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Spalding's 
Athletic Library 

Anticipating the present ten- 
dency of the American people 
toward a healthful method of living 
and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic 
Library was established in 1892 for 
tlie purpose of encouraging ath- 
letics in every form, not only by 
publishing the official rules and 
records pertaining to the various 
pastimes, but also by instructing, 
until to-day Spalding's Athletic 
Library is unique in ita own par- 
ticular field and has been conceded 
the greatest educational series on 
athletic and physical training sub- 
jects that has ever been compiled. 
The publication of a distinct 
series of books devoted to athletic 
sports and pastimes and designed 
to occupy the premier place in 
America in its class was an early 
idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who 
was one of the first in America 
to publish a handbook devoted to 
athletic sports, Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide being the initial 
number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the 
sports prominent in the '70s. 

Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G. 
Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted 
to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official 
Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which 
receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early 
connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Bc-ton 
and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, Trith 
matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding 
does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the 
Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able 
counsel at hand, goes without saying. 

The entire series since the issue of the first number haa been under 
the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President 
of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of 
consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three 
hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute 
the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies 
of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the 
really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever 
been consecutively compiled. 

, When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, 
track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger 
colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- 
sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- 
ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennia 
had some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field 




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EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; 
athletics for the schoolboy — and schoolg-irl— were almost unknown, and 
an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a 
hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is 
the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had 
an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose 
"elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the 
trophy emblematic of the championship. 

While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth 
of athletics in this country is due to It solely, the fact cannot be denied 
that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by 
printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games 
at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object 
that its series might be complete and the one place where a person 
could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he 
might be interested. 

In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- 
ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result 
that no collection of books on athletic_ subjects can compare with 
Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors 
and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical 
manner. 

A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- 
ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : 



JAMES E. SULLIVAN 

President American Sports Publishing Com- 
pany; entered the publishing house of Frank 
Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- 
ously with the publishing business since then 
and also as athletic editor of various New 
York papers; was a competing athlete; one of 
the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union 
of the United States; has been actively on its 
board of governors since its organization until 
the present time, and President for two suc- 
cessive terms; has attended every champion- 
ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in 
connection with American amateur championships ti-ack and field games 
for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, 
Paris, 190O; director Pan- American Exposition athletic department, 1901 ; 
chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens. 
1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- 
tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of 
the Pastime A. C, New York; honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; 
honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime 
A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan 
Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- 
tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools 
Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- 
tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work 
and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York ; 
appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic 
Games at Athens, 1906, and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes 
(Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- 
pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic 
Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as member 
of the Board of Education of Greater New York. 




EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC U BRARY 

WALTER CAMP 

of^Ii» h^*"*^"" °^ a century Mr. Walter Camp 
of Yale has occupied a leading position in col- 
lege athletics. It is immaterial what o?ganka- 
&'%^"^^*^.*^^ for college athleticsfor for 
the betterment of conditions, insofar as college 
athletics 13 concerned. Mr. Camp has alwlfl 
played an important part in its conferenci^ 
and the great interest in and high plane ^f 
college sport to-day. are undoubtedly due mora 
to Mr. Camp than to any other individual Mr 
athletics than any other ^Tter and^ th. I "^ 7""^" ™°''« °" college 

known fact that during his college carp/r M,; roL '' *,* 'f ^ ^«" 

ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of haS kLU .^/ al?o remem- 

on How to P ay Foot Ball TherP i<. norVli^i,?!?^ £ Athletic Library book 
Hf^better .ur.ified*fo^'^ri?e'^f^r"sraldt^^^ 




DR. LUTHtR HALSEY GULICK 

The leading exponent of physical training 
!,rf '"tu''^^ T^ ^i^** h^^ worked hard to im^ 
press the value of physical training in the 
schools; when physical training was combined 

1904^ Dr"r^,'lT^', *''!,^*- L-«"'^ Exposition!^ 
1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in 
that congress; he received several awards for 





JOHN B. FOSTER 

Successor to the late Henry Chadwick 
( Father of Base Biill") as editor of SnalH 
ing's Official Base Ball Guidersportfng edtSr 
of the New York Evening TeSm- h^s 
been in the newspaper business fo" many 
years and is recognized throughout America 
as a leading writer on the national g^."^ 
h^^nen^h^^^^?"""*^"^ ^^ organized ba^nku! 
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EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 




TIM MURNANC 

Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and 
President of the New England League of 
Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base 
ball men of the country; known from coast 
to coast; isa keen follower of the game and 
prominent in all its councils; nearly half a 
century ago was one of America's foremost 
players: knows the gan'ie thoroughly and 
writes from the point of view both of player 
and an official. 




HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL 

Sporting editor of the New York Times; 
graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; 
editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis 
Annual; is an authority on the game; follows 
the movements of the players minutely and 
understands not only tennis but all other sub- 
jects that can be classed as athletics; no one 
is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. 
Burchell. 



GEORGE T. HEPBRON 

Former Young Men's Christian Association 
director; for many years an official of the 
Athletic League of Young Men's Christian 
Associations of North America ; was con- 
nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young 
Men's Christian Association work for over 
twelve years; became identified with basket 
ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- 
lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- 
ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded 
Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball 

Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to 

play Basket Ball. 





JAMES S. MITCHEL 

Former champion weight thrower ; holder 
of numerous records, and is the winner of 
more championships than any other individual 
in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close 
student of athletics and well qualified to write 
upon any topic connected with athletic sport ; 
has been for years on the staff of the New 
York Sun. 



EDITORS OF SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



MICHAEL C MURPHY 

The world's most famous athletic trainer; 
tlie champion athletes that he has developed 
for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball 
liikls. would run into thousands; he became 
lanous when at Yale University and has 
h ?n particularly successful in developing 
\\ hat might be termed championship teams: 
li:^ rare good judgment has placed him in an 
f '.viable position in the athletic world- now 
with the University of Pennsylvania: dur- 
ing his career has trained only at two col- 
leges and one athletic club, Yale and the 
University of Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club: hia most recent 
triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes 
that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London. 





DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON 

Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical 
training in the schools of Greater New York: 
as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic 
League is at the head of the most remarkable 
organization of its kind in the world; is a 
practical athlete and gymnast himself, and 
has been for years connected with the physi- 
cal training system in the schools of Greater 
New York, having had charge of the High 
School of Commerce. 




DR. GEORGE J. FISHER 

Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. work 
for many years as physical director at Cincin- 
nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high 
reputation as organizer that he was chosen to 
succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of 
the' Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North 
America, when the latter resigned to take 
charge of the physical training in the Public 
Schools of Greater New York. 



DR. GEORGE ORTON 

On athletics, college athletics, particularly 
track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and 
training of the youth, it would be hard to find 
one better qualified than Dr. Orton; has had 
the necessary athletic experience and the 
ability to impart that experience intelligently 
to the youth of the land; for years was the 
American, British and Canadian champion 
runner. 





EDITORS OF SPALDTNC^S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



FREDERICK R. TOOMBS 

A well known authority on skating, rowine 
boxing, racquets, and other athletic sDortf' 
was sporting editor of American Press &.' 
ciation New York: dramatic editor; is a law- 
yer and has served several terms as a member 
of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of 



R. L. WELCH 

A resident of Chicago; the popularity of 

a"p^ve^hfm^/f 'V""'^^^ '^'^^ to his effort"; 
a player himself of no mean ability; a first- 
class organizer: he has followed the game of 
indoor base ball from its inception 



DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON 

fn?tl ^^^ connected with Yale University 
for years and is a recognized authority m 
gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- 
eftt"^-«°/v:*'^" i^ ^'"/"'=^ °" gymnastic sub- 
trai^ning ^"^"^ ^*^^^ "" Physical 



CHARLES M. DANIELS 

hr.nr*^**'®-"''"^ to write an authoritative 
book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the 

A?hPt,V^ri*r'" '?'^°^"' '"^'"ber N^w York 
Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- 

iyU8. in his book on Swimming, Champion 

use to become an expert swimmer. 

GU STAVE BOJUS 

Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to 
write intell gently on all subjects peSing 
to gymnastics and athletics; in his dly onf 
of America's most famous amateur athletes- 
manv°Tvf '^'^ successfully in gymnastics and 
many other sports for the New York Turn 
Verein; for twenty years he has been pro^ 
^ent in teaching gymnastics and IthfeW 
was responsible for the famous gymnastic 
championship teams of Columbia SLrsito-^ 
now with the Jersey City hiffh scCI *^' 






EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 








CHARLES JACOBUS 

Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" 
one of America's most expert players, win- 
ning the Olympic Championship at St. Louis 
in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game 
and follows it minutely, and much of the 
success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; 
certainly there is no one better qualified to 
write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. 



DR. E. B. WAR MAN 

Well known as a physical training expert; 
was probably one of the first to enter the field 
and is the author of many books on the sub- 
ject; lectures extensively each year all over 
the country. 



W. J. CROMIE 

Now with the University of Pennsylvania; 
was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; 
a keen student of all gymnastic matters: the 
author of many books on subjects pertaining 
to physical training. 



G. M. MARTIN 

By profession a physical director of the 
Young Men's Christian Association; a close 
student of all things gymnastic, and games 
for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. 



PROF. SENAC 

A leader in the fencing world ; has main- 
tained a fencing school in New York for 
years and developed a great many cham- 
pions ; understands the science of fencing 
thoroughly and the benefits to be derived 
therefrom. 



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Group I. Base Ball 

No.l Spalding'sOfficial BaseBall Guide 
No. lA Official Base Ball Record. 
How to Play Base Ball. 
How to Bat. 
How to Run Bases 
How to Pitch. 
How to Catch. 
How to Play First Base. 
How to Play Second Base. 
How to Play Third Base. 
How to Play Shortstop. 
How to Play the Outfield. 
How to Organize a Base Ball 
League. [Club. 

How to Organize a Base Ball 
How to Manage a Base Ball 

Club. 
How toTrain aBaseBallTeam 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
HowtoUmpireaGame. [Team 
I. Technical Base Ball Terms. 
No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
Percentages. 
BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 336 MinorLeague Base Ball Guide 
No. 338 Official Book National League 

of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. 
No. 340 Official Handbook National 
Playground Ball Assn. 

Group If. Fool Ball 

No.2 Spalding' sOffidal FootBall Gu ide 
No. 334 Code of the Foot Ball Rules. 
No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. 
No. 2a Spalding' sOMcial Soccer Foot 

Ball Guide. 
No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 
No. 335 English Rugby. 



Base Ball Cuide 

Base Ball Record 

Foot Ball Cuide 

Soccer Foot Bali Guide 

Cricket Cuide 

Lawn Tennis Annual 

Coif Cuide 

Ice Hockey Cuide 

Basket Ball Cuide 

Women's Basket Ball Cuide 

Lacrosse Cuide 

Indoor Base Ball Cuide 

Roller Polo Cuide 

Athletic Almanac 

Athletic Rules 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY 

No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian 

Group III. ^°°^ ^^" ^^''^^- cricKcf 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Gu ide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
nis Annual. 
No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 
No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 

Group V. ^^""'' Goil 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
No. 276 How to Play Golf. 

Group VI. nocheg 

No. 6 Spaldi7ig's Official lee Hockey 

Guide. 
No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. 
No. 154 Field Hockey. 
(Lawn Hockey. 
No. 188 < Parlor Hockey. 
(.Garden Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 
No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 
Hockey Association. 

Group VII. Basket Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 7a Spalding's Official Women's 

Basket Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 

Handbook. 



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Group VIII. Lacrosse 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Lacrosse 

Guide. 
No. 201 How to Play Lacrosse. 

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
Ball Guide. 

Group X. Polo 

No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo 

Guide. 
No. 129 Water Polo. 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No. 248 Archery. 
No. 138 Croquet. 
No. 271 Roque. 

(Racquets. 
No. 194 < Squash- Racquets. 

(Court Tennis. 
No. 13 Hand Ball. 
No. 167 Quoits. 
No. 170 Push Ball. 
No. 14 Curling, 
No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 
No. 188 Lawn Games. 
No. 189 Children's Games. 
No. 341 How to Bowl. 

Group XII. Athletics 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 

Almanac. 
No. 12a Spalding's Official Athletic 

Rales 
No. 27 College Athletics. 
No. 182 All Around Athletics. 
No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 
No. 87 Athletic Primer. 
No. 273 Olympic GamesatAthens.iiJOd 
No. 252 How to Sprint. 
No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 
No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 

Running. [Thrower. 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 
No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. 
No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
No. 317 Marathon Running. 
No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics, 

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 

No. 339 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
book. 

No. 302 y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 

No. 313 Public Schools Athletic 
League Official Handbook. 

No. 314 Public Schools Athletic 
League Official Handbook 
— Girls' Branch. 

No. 303 Official Handbook New York 
Interscholastic A th 1 e t i c 
Association. 



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Athletic 
Accouipiishments 



No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. 

Group XIV. Manly Sports 

No. 18 Fencing. ( By Breck.) 

No. 162 Boxing. 

No. 165 Fencing. ( By Senac.) 

No. 140 Wrestling. 

No. 236 How to Wrestle. 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 

No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. 

No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 

No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 

No. 326 Professional Wrestling. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. [Dumb Bell Drills. 

Graded Calisthenics and 

Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

Indoor and Outdoor Gym- 
nastic Games. 

How to Become a Gymnast. 

Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. [Apparatus. 

Pyramid Building Without 

Exercises on the Parallel Bars. 

Pyramid Building with 
Wands, Chairs and Ladders 
GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY 
No. 333 Official Handbook I. C. A. A. 
Gymnasts of America. 

Group XVI. Physical culture 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
Busy Men. [giene. 

Physical Education and Hy- 
Scientific Physical Training 

and Care of the Body. 
Physical Training Simplified. 
Hints on Health. 
285 Health Answers. 
Muscle Building. [ning. 

School Tactics and Maze Run- 
Tensing Exercises, [nasties. 
Health by Muscular Gym- 
Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
Get Well: Keep Well, [nasties. 
"Twenty-Minute Exercises. 
Physical Training for the 
School and Class Room. 



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No. 254 
No. 158 

No. 124 
No. 287 

No. 327 
No. 328 
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No. 142 
No. 185 
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No. 285 
No. 288 
No. 290 
No. 325 
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Group I. Base Ball 



he leadinar Base Ball 
annual of the country, and 
the official authority of 
the game. Contains the 
official playing- rules, with 
(xplanatory index of the 
;s compiled by Mr. A. G. 
Spalding; pictures of alt 
> teams in the National. 
American and minor leajrues ; re- 
views of the season; college Base Ball, 
and a ^reat deal of interesting in- 
formation. Price 10 cents. 

No, 202— How to Play Ba«e 
> Ball. 

Edited by Tim Muman*. New and 
revised edition. Illustrated with pic- 
tures showing how all the various 
curves and drops are thrown and por- 
traits of leading players. Price 10 cents. 
No. 223— How to But. 

There is no better way of becoming 
a prolicient batter than by reading this 
book and practising the directions. 
Numerousillustrations. Price lOcents. 

No. 232— How to Hnn the 
BaMea. 

This book ^ves clear and concise 
directions for excelling as a base run- 
ner; tells when to run and when not to 
do so; how and when to slide; team 
work on the bases; in fact, every point 
of the game is thoroughly explained. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 230— HoiV to Pitch. 

A new, up-to-date book. Its contents 
•re the practical teaching of men who 
have reached the top as pitchers, and 
who know how to impart a knowledge 
of their art. All the big leagues' 
pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. 
No. 229— How to Catch. 

Every boy who has hopes of being a 
clever catcher should read how well- 
known players cover their position. 
Pictures of all the noted catchers in 
the big leagoies. Price 10 cents. 



Illustrated with pictures of all the 
iprominentf rst basemen. Price lOcents. 



The ideas of the best second basemen 
have been incorporated in this book for 
the especial benefit of boys who want 
to know the fine points of play at this 
point of thediamond. Price 10 cents. 



Third base ia, in some respects, the 
most important of the infield. All the 
points explained. Price 10 cents. 
No. 22S— How to Play Short- 
stop. 
Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- 
tions on the infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action are necessary 
for a player who expects to make good 
as a shortstop. lUus. Price lU cents. 
^o. 224— How to Play the 
Outfleltl. 
An invaluable guide for the out- 
fielder. Price 10 cents. 
Mo. 231— How to Coach; How 
to Captain a Team; How 
to Manage a Team; Hott 
to Umpire; How to Or- 
iraiilxe A Leatraei Tech- 
nical Terms ot Base Ball. 
AaM<ulsuld«b Pri«elOc«nta. 



No . 210— Really Reckoner of 
Base Ball Peroentagres. 

To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the percentage of clubs 
without recourseto the arduous work of 
figuring, the publishers had these tables 
compiled by an expert Price 10 cents. 

B\SK BALL. AUtlLIARICS. 
No. lA — Spaiaingr^n OlHcinl 
Base Bull Kecortl. 

Something new in Base Ball. Con- 
tains records of all kinds from the be- 
ginning of the Nftional League and 
official averages of all professional or- 
ganizations for pait season. 10 cents. 

No. :nO->linor Leaffue Base 
Ball Guide. 

The minors' own guide. Edited by 
President T. H. Murnane. of the New 
England League. Price 10 cents. 

No. 320— OfTlcinl Handbook 
ot tite >utionul Lcu^^iie 
of Professionul Base Bull 
Clubs. 

Contains the Constitution, By-Laws. 
Official Rules, Averages, and schedule 
of the National League for the current 
year, together with list of club officers 
and reports of the annual meetings of 
the Leaerue. Price 10 cents. 

No. 321— Omcial Handbook 
National Pluysround Bull 
Association. 

This game is specially adapted for 
playgrounds, parks, etc.. is spreading 
rapidly. The book contains a descrip- 
tion of the game, rules and officers. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group n. Foot Ball 



Edited by Walter Camp. 
Contains the new rules, 
with diagram of field; All- 
America teams as selected 
by the leading authorities; 
of the game from 
sections of the 
country; scores; pictures. 
Price 10 cents. 
No. 334— Code of the Foot 
Bull Rolen. 
This book is meant for the use of 
Officials, to help them to refresh their 
memories before a game and to afford 
them a quick means of ascertaining a 
point during a game. It also gives a 
ready means of finding a rule in the 
Official Rule Book, and is of great help 
to a player in studying the Rules. 
Compiled by C. W. Short, Harvard. 1908. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 324— How to Play Foot 
Bull. 

Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. 
Everything that a beginner wants to 
know and many points that an expert 
will be glad to learn. Snapshots of 
leading teams and players in action, 
with comments by Walter Camp. 




Price 10 i 



nts. 



No. 2A— Spuldinc^s Official 
Association Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 

A complete and up-to- 
date guide to the "Soccer' 
game in the United States, 
containing instructions fori 
playing tHfe game, officia 
rules, and interestini 
news from all parts of th 
country. Illu«trate4. Phcej 
10c«Dtft 




No. 28a»How to FUr So** 
cer. 

How each position should bs played, 
written by the best player In En^wDO 
in his respective position, and illu^ 
trated with full-page photographs of 
players in action. Price 10 cents. 

FOOT BALL ALXILIAHIB9* 
No. 33$— Spaldlnjr*« Offlelal 
Canadian Foot Ball 
Guide. 

The official book of the fftme In Caiw 
ada. Price 10 cents. 

Group m. Cricket 

Official 



The most complete year 
book of the game thathaa 
ever been published in 
America. Reports of 
special matches, official 
rules and pictures of all 
the leading teams. Prico 
10 cents. 



No. 277— Cricket! and Bow 
to Play It. 

By Prince Ranjitsinhjf. The ffame 
described concisely and illustrated with 
fulUpape pictures posed especl^lyfor 
this book. Price 10 cents* 




Group IV, 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4 — Spaldfne'a Official 
Lan-u Tennis Annaai. 

Contents include report* 
of all important tourna- 
ments: official rankinft 
from 1885 to date; laws ot 
lawn tennis: instructions 
for handicapping; deciv 
sions on doubtful points; 
management of tourna- 
ments: directory of clubs; 
nd keeping a court. Illusy 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 157— How to Play Law* 
Tennis. 

A complete description of lawn ten* 
nis; a lesson for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to make the most im- 
porunt strokes. Illustrated. Pric« 
10 cents. 



By P. A. Vaile. a leading authority 
on the game in Great Britain. Every 
stroke in the game is accurately illus* 
trated and analyzed by the author. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group V. 



Golf 



Contains records of all 
important tournaments, 
articles on the eame in 
various sections of the 
country, pictures of prom- 
inent players, official play- 
ing rules and general 
items of interest. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 270— How to Play Golfc 

By James Braid and Harry Vardon, 
the world's two greatest players tell, 
how they play the game, with numei^ 
°y£.^''"'I>'«< pietur*. of them taJi«M 




SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 




Group VI. Hockey 

Tio. 6— Spaldiiis's Official Ice 
Hockey Guide. 

The ofllicial year book of 

he pame. Contains the 

I official rules, pictures of 

I leading teamsand players. 

records, review 'of the 

son. reports from dif" 

ferent sections of the 

, United States and Canada. 

ce 10 cents. 

^o.'*304— How to Play Ice 
Hockey. 

Con,tains a description of the duties 
of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 

Vfo. «54~riel4l Hockey. 

Promment in the sports at Vassar. 
Smith. Wellesley, Bryn Mawrand other 
leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 

No. IHM^Lawn Hockey, 
Parlor Hockey, Garden 
Hockey. 

Containing the rules for each game. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. ISO— Ring Hockey. 

A new game for the gymnasium. 
Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY. 
Mo. :£5i;— Ottlcial Handbook 
of (he Ontario Hockey 
Association. 

Contains the official rules of the 
Association, constitution, rules of com- 
petition, hst of officers, and pictures of 
leading players. Price 10 cents. 

Basket 
Group Vn. Ball 

No. 7— Spalding's uniciul 
Daaket Uall 

Edited by George T. 
Hepbron. Contains the 
revised official rules, de- 
cisions on disputed points. 
records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game 
from various parts of the 
country. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 103— How to Ploy Basket 
Ball. 

By G. T. Hepbron. editor of the 
Official Basket Ball Guide. Illustrated 
with scenes of action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 318— omclal Ba.sket Ball 
Guide for Women. 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson. of 
Smith ColleBe. ConUins the official 
playing rules and special articles on 
the game by prominent authorities. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY. 
No. 323— Collestiate Bosket 
Ball Handhook. 

The official publication of the Colle- 
CUtc Basket Ball Association. Con- 
tains the official rules, records. All- 
America selections, reviews, and pic- 
tuici. Edited by H. A. Fi»b«r> ot 
tttTrrt"? ftio* 10 cnttk 




Group VIII. Bowling 

>o. S— Spalding's Official 
BoT^lins Guide. 

'he contents include: 
I diagrams of effective de- 
I liveries; hints to begin- 
s- how to score; official 
rules; spares, how they 
made: rulesforcocked 
I hat, quintet, cocked hat 
and feather, battle game, 
' etc. Price 10 cents. 

__ Indoor 
Group IX. Base Ball 

No. !)— Spaldlnu's Olll 
door Base Ball C, 

America's national game 
is now vieing with other 
indoor games as a winter 
pastime. This book con- 
tains the playing rules, 
pictures of leading teams, 
and interesting articles on 
the game by leading au- 
thorities on the subject. 
Price 10 cents. 




Group X. 



Polo 





No. Kt— Siialdlne'9 
Omclnl Roller 
I'olo Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. 
A full description of the 
game; official rules, re- 
cords; pictures of promi- 
nent players. Price U cents 

Ko. 12»— Water Polo. 

The contents of this book treat of 
every detail, the individual work of the 
players, the practice of the team, how 
to throw the ball, with illustrations and 
many valuable hints. Price 10 cents. 
Vo. lt>!t— Equestrian Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with por- 
traits of leading players, and contains 
most useful information for polo play- 
ers. Price 10 cents. 

___ Miscellane- 
GroupXI. ous Games 

\o. 201 — Lacrosse. 

Every position is thoroughly ex- 
plained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of im- 
portant plays. Price 10 cents. 
^o. 322— Official Handbook 
V. S. Iiiter-Colleelote La- 
crosse LeaBiie. 

Contains the constitution, by-laws, 
playing rules, list of officers and records 
of the association. Price 10 cents. 

No. 2T1— Simldins's Offlciol 
Roque Guide. 

The official publication of the Na- 
tional Itoque Association of America. 
Contains a description of the courts 
and their construction, diagrams, illus- 
trations, rules and valuable informa- 
tion. Price 10 cents. 

No. 138— Spuldingr's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for playing, dia- 
grams of important strokes, description 
of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
ner, termi used in the game, and th« 



No. 2^8— Archery. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
fascinating pastime. The several 
varieties of archery; instructions for 
shooting; how to select implements; 
how to score; and a great deal of inter- 
esting information. Illustrated. Price 
to cents. 

No. 104— Hacquets, Sqnash- 
Racquets and Court Ten- 
nis. 

How to play each game is thoroughly 
explained, and all the difficult strokes 
shown by special photographs taken 
especially for this book. Contains the 
official rules for each game. Price 10 
cents. 
No. 167— anoits. 

Contains a description of the playf 
used by experts and the official rules. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. ITO— Pnsh Ball. 

This book contains the official rules 
and a sketch of the game; illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 13— How to Play Hand 
Ball. 

By the world's champion. Michael 
Egan. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
plained by text and diagram. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 14— CurlluB. 

A short history of this famous Scot- 
tish pastime, with instructions for 
play, rules of the game, definitions of 
-terms and diagrams of different shots. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 207— Donllner on the 
Green; or. Lawn Bowls, 

How to construct a treen; how to 
play the game, and the official rules 
of the Scottish Bowling Association, 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. ^ 
No. 180— Children's Games. 

These games are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but the team games 
have been adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children from three to 
eight years, and includeagr<^tvarietl* 
Price 10 cents. 
No. ISS — LaiTn Games. 

Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand 
Tennis, Tether Tennis; also Volley 
Ball, Parlor Hockey. Badminton. Bas- 
ket Goal. Price 10 cents. 

Group Xn. Athletics 




No. 
Atl 

Compiled by J. E. Sulli- 
van. President of the Ama- 
teur Athletic Union. The | 
only annual publication 
now issued that contains 
a complete list of amateur 
best-on-records; intercol- 
legiate, swimminc. inter- 1 _ 
scholastic. English, Irish. Scotch, 
Swedish, Continental, South African, 
Australasian; numerous photos of in- 
dividual athletes and leading athletic 
teams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27— College Athletics, 

M. C. Murphy, the well-known ath- 
letic trainer, now with Pennsylvania, 
the author of this book, has written it 
especially for the schoolboy and college 
man, but it is invaluable for the atWeto 
who wishes to excel in any branch of 
athletic sport: pi«fu«ely Uiiutnted. 
PtieoUsmtk .r-- 



SPALDING ATHLFTIClIBRAror 



No.i ,18S— All-Around Ath- 
letics. 

Give* in full the method of scoring 
the All-Around Championship; how to 
train for the All-Around Champion- 
ehip. llluBtrated. Price 10 cents. 

Mo. ISU— Athlete's Gaide. 

Full instructions for the beginner, 
iellinsr how to sprint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights. Rrencral hints on train- 
ing; valuable advice to beginners and 
important A. A. U. rules and their ex- 
planations, while the pictures comprise 
many scenes of champions in action. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 273— The 'Olympic Games 
^nt Athens. 

> complete account of the Olympic 
Games of 1906, at Athens, the greatest 
International Athletic Contest ever 
held. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, 
Special United Stetes Commissioner to 
the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by J. E. Sullivan. President 
of the Amateur Athletic Union. Tells 
how to organize an athletic club, how 
to conduct an athletic meeting, and 
gives rules for the government of ath- 
letic meetings: contents also include 
directions for laying out athletic 
grounds, and a very instructive article 
on training. Price 10 cents. 

No. 252— How to Sprint. 

Every athlete who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this book to advan- 
tage. Price 10 cents. 

No. 26S— HOTT to^Rnn 100 
Yards. 

By J. W, Morton, the noted British 
champion. Many of M r. Morton 's 
methods of training are novel to 
American athletes, but his success is 
the best tribute to their worth. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174— Distance and Cross* 
Country Rnnnlng;. 

^a^y George Orton, the famous Uni- 
versity of Pennsylvania runner. The 
Ouarter. half, mile, the longer dis- 
tances, and cross-country running and 
steeplechasing. with instructions for 
training: pictures of leading athletes 
hi action, with comments by the editor. 
^ce 10 cents. 

No. 259— Weight Throwing. 

Probably no other man in the world 
haa had the varied and long experience 
of James S. Mitchel, the author, in the 
weight throwing department of ath- 
letics. The book gives valuable infor- 
mation not only for the novice, but for 
the expert as well. Price 10 cents. 

No. 246— Athletic Tralnlns 
for Schoolboys. 

By Geo. W. Orton. Each event in the 
Intercollegiate programme is treated 
of separately. Price 10 cents. 

Cro. ^bS— Oflloial sporting 
Roles. v^ 

Contains rules not found in other 
t>nbIication8 for the government of 
•nany sports; rules for wrestling, 
•hufHeboerd. snowshoeing. profes- 
«ioDal racing, pigeon shooting, dog 
radng. pistol and revolver shooting. 
Britub wstsr polo rules, Bujrbv A>Qt 



ATHLETIC AliXILIARlES. 

No. 311— Offlclal Handbook 
of the A.A.U. 

The A. A. U. is the governing body 
of athletes in the United Sutes of 
America, and all games must be held 
under its rules, which are exclusively 
published in this handbook, and a copy 
should be in the hands of every athlete 
and every club officer in America. 
Also includes a very interesting article 
on "The Growth of American Ath- 
letics." and a short biography of each 
member of the Board of Governors. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 31U— Omelal Intercolle- 
firlate A. A. A. A. Handbook. 

Contains constitution, by-laws, and 
laws of athletics: records from 1876 to 
date. Price 10 cents. 

No. SOS— Official Handbook 
New York Interschol- 
nMtic Athletic Associa- 
tion. 

Contains the Association's records, 
constitution and by-laws and other 
information. Price 10 cents. 

Y.M.C.A. 

Contains the official rxAjs governing 
ell sports under the jurisdiction of the 
Y. M. C. A., official Y. M. C. A. scoring 
tables, pentathlon rules, pictures of 
leading Y. M. C. A athletes. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 313— Official Hanilbook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic League. 

Edited by Dr. C. Ward Crampton, 
director of physical education in the 
Public Schools of Greater New York. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 314— Official Handbook 
GirlM* Brnnoli of the 
Public Schools Athletic 
League. 

The official publication. Contains: 
constitution and by-laws, list of offi- 
cers, donors, founders, life and annual 
members, reports and illudlrations. 
Price 10 cents. 



By J. E. Sullivan. President Amateur 
Athletic Union and member of Board 
of Education of Greater New York. An 
invaluable handbook for the teacher 
and the pupil. Gives a systematic 
plan for conducting school athletic con- 
t«t3 and instructs how to prepare for 
the various events, lllustpated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 317— Marathon Kunnlng. 

A new and up-to-date book on this 
popular pastime. Contains pictures 
of the leading Marathon runners, 
methods of training, and best times 
made in various Marathon events. 
Price 10 cents. 

Group XnL Athletic 
^ Accomplishments 

No. 177— How to Swim. 

Will interest the expert as well as 
the novice; the illustrations were made 
from photographs especially posed. 
showing the swinimer in clear water: 
a valuable feature is the series of 
"land drUr* ««*r<4esi for tb« bs0^«r- 



No. 128— How to Row. 

By E. J. Giannini, of the New York 
Athletic Club, one of America's most 
famous amateur oarsmen and cham- 
pions. Shows how to hold the oars, 
the finish of the stroke and other valu- 
able information. Price 10 cents. 
No. 2»»— Speed Swimming. 

By Champion C. M. Daniels of the 
New York Athletic Club team, holder 
of numerous American records, and the 
best swimmer in America qualified to 
write on the subject. Any boy should 
be able to increase his speed in the 
water after reading Champion Daniels* 
instructions on the subject. Price 10 
cents. 
No. 23— Canoeing. ' 

Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac* 
ing canoes and their uses; with hints 
on rig and management; the choice of 
a canoe: sailing canoes, racing regula- 
tions; canoeing and camping. Fully 
illustrated. Price 10 cents. 



Contains advice for beginners; how 
to become a figure skater, showing how 
to do all the different tricks of the best 
figure skaters. Pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 2!^2— Official Roller Skat- 
ing Guide. 

Directions for becoming a fancy and 
trick roller skater, and rules for roller 
skating. Pictures of prominent trick 
skaters in action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 17S— flow to Train for 
Dicycling. ^^ 

Gives methods of the best riders 
when training for long or short distance 
races; hints on training. Revised and 
up-to^Jate in every particular. Price 
10 cents. 



Group XIV. 



Manly 
Sports 



No. 14U— -Wrestlliis. 

Catch-as-catch-can style. Seventy 
illustrations of the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and so described 
that anybody can with little effort leam 
every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. IS— Fencing. 

By Dr. Edward Breck. of Boston^ 
editor of The Swordsman, a promi*- 
nent amateur fencer. A book that ha. 
stood the test of time, and is universally 
acknowledged to be a standard work. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
No. 1G2— Boxins Gnlde. 

Contains over 70 pages of illustrations 
showing all the latest blows, posed 
especially for this book under the super- 
vision of a well-known instructor of 
boxing, who makes a specialty of teach- 
ing and knows how to impart hi. 
knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

No. 165— The Art of Fencins 

By Regis and Louis Senac. of New 
York, famous instructors and leadihflr 
authorities on the subject. Gives in 
detail how every move should be made. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 236— HOTT to'DlTreatle.'- 

The most complete and up-todate 
book on wrestling ever published. 
Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devotod 
principally to special poses and iUu«bs> 
tions by G«»v« Hackwuchmidit t^ 
i BuaslMiUsn," PiNm W mbim. 



bfALUll\li AlULLlltXllSKilKY 



NO.^OS'Gronnd Tamblins. 

Any boy. by reading this book and 
foHowins^ the instructions, can become 
proficient. Price 10 cents. 

No. ::hu— Tumbling for Ama- 
tenrs. 

Specially compiled for amateurs by 
Dr.JamesT. Gwathmey. Every variety 
of the pastime explained by text and 
pictures, over 100 different positions 
being shown. Price 10 cents. 

No. lUl— How to Punch the 

The best treatise on bag punching 
that has ever been printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in training is shown 
and explained, with a chapter on fancy 
bag punching by a well-known theatri- 
cal bag puncher. Price 10 cents, 

No. 143~Inf]ian Clnba and 
^ Dumb-Bellii. 

«y America's amateur champion club 
.iwinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is clearly 
illustrated, by which any novice can 
become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

No. 200— Dnmb-Bella. 

The best work on dumb-bells that 
has ever been ofTered. By Prof. G. 
Bojus, of New York. Contains 200 
photographs. Should be in the hands 
of every teacher and pupil of physical 
culture, and is invaluable for home 
exercise. Price 10 cents. 



A series of plain and practical exer- 
cises with the medicinti ball, suitable 
for boys and girls, business and profes- 
sional men, in and out of gymnasium. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 29— Pulley Weight Exer- 
cises. 

^y Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
In heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium. 
In conjunction with a chest machine 
anyone with this book can become 
perfectly developed. Price 10 cents. 

No. 233— Jin Jltan. 

Each move thoroughly explained and 
illustrated with numerous full-page 
pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. 
Koyama, two of the most famous ex- 
ponents of the art of Jiu Jitsu. who 
posed especially for this book. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 16G— How to Swine In- 
dian Cluba. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow- 
ing the directions carefully anyone can 
become an expert. Price ID cents. 

No. 32(V*Pro(e.ssional Wrest- 
ling. 

A book devoted tothecatch-as-catch- 
can style; illustrated with half-tone 
pictures showing the different holds 
used by Frank Gotch. champion catch- 
as-catch-can wrestler of the world. 
Posed by Dr. Roller and Charles Postl. 
By Ed. W. Smith, Sporting Editor of 
the Chicago American. Price 10 cents. 



Group XV. Gymnastics 

JVo. 104— The GradinsT of 
Gymnastic Exercises. 

By G. M. Martin. A book that should 
be in the hands of every physical djrec- 

&of tha Y. M. C. A., tchooi ^Hh. ^• 



No. 214— Graded Calisthen- 
ics and Oumb-'Bell DrllU* 

For years it has been the custom in 
most gymnasiums of memorizing a set 
drill, which was never varied. Conse- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 
member. With a view to giving uni- 
formity the present treatise is at- 
tempted. Price 10 cents. 

No. 254— Barnjam Bar Bell 
Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, 
Director Physical Training, University 
of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. ie>S — Indoor nnd Outdoor 
Gymnastic Gamea. 

A book that will prove valuable to in- 
door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 1 24— How t6 Become a 
Gyninnst. 

By Robert Stoll. of the New York 
A. C., the American champion on the 
flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
can easily become proficient with a 
little practice. Price 10 cents. 

No. 287— Fancy Dumb Bell 
and Marching: Drills. 

All concede that games and recreative 
exercises during the adolescent period 
are preferable to set drills and monoton- 
ous movements. These drills, while de- 
signed primarily for boys, can be used 
successfully with girls and men and 
women. Profusely illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 327— Pyramid Bnildins 
AVitliout Apimrntns. 

By W. J. Cromie, Instructor of 
Gymnastics, University of Pennsyl- 
vania. With illustrations showing 
many different combinations. Th is 
book should be in the hands of all gym- 
nasium instructors. Price 10 Cents. 



By W. J. Cromie.' Every gymnast 
should procure a copy of this book. 
Illustrated with cuts showing many 
novel exercises. Price 10 cents. 

No. 32!»— fyrnmld Building 
-^vith ChairSf Wands and 
Lailders. 

By W. J. Cromie. Illustrated with 
half-tone photopraphs showing many 
interesting combinations. Price 10 
cents, 

GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY. 
No. 333— omcial Handbook 
Inter-Colles^iate Associa- 
tion Amateur Gymnasts 
of America. 
Edited by P. R. Carpenter. Physical 
Director Amherst College. Contains 
pictures of leading teams and individual 
champions, official rules governing con- 
tests, records. Price 10 cents. 

Group XVI. cufture * 

No. 1^1— Ten Minutes' Exev- 
ciae for Bnay Men, 

By Dr. Luther Halse/ Gulick. Direc- 
tor of Physical Training in the New 
York Public Schools. A concise and 
eomitleta eour«« et ^Itr^oet •d««atiMk. 



No. 208— Physical Education 
nnd Hygiene. 

This is the fifth of the Physical 
Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
(see Nos. 142. 149. 166. 185. 213.261. 290.) 
Price 10 cents. / 

No.l4»—The Carcoftlie Bolly. 

A book that all who value health 
should read and follow its instructions. 
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
lecturer and authority on physical cul- 
ture. Price 10 cents. 

No. 142— Fhysical Training 
SImiilitted. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman. A complete. 
thorough and practical book where the 
whole man is considered — brain and 
body. Price 10 cents. 
No. 1S5— Health Hints. 

By Prof, E. B. Warman. Health in. 
fluenced by insulation: health influ- 
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TUMBLING FOR AMATEURS 

Teachers, especially in public gymnasia, where the attend- 
ance is voluntary, will welcome anything that will make the 
exercises more attractive and do away, as far as possible, 
v/ith the idea of "work." 

Tumbling should form a part of every system taught in our 
public gymnasia, and to those who have not heretofore 
studied the subject we submit the following propositions: 

1. Tumbling will develop, harmoniously, the whole body 
without the aid of any apparatus whatever, or any other set 
cf exercises. A careful study of the physiques of professional 
tumblers will verify this statement. 

2. The exercises can be easily graded, so that there will be 
absolutely no danger in going from primary to advanced 
tumbling. In individual tumbling, the body being always 
close to the ground, the chances of a break or a sprain are 
reduced to a minimum; and in comparison with other forms 
of exercise, such as boxing, wrestling, or apparatus work, 
the percentage of accidents will be found to compare most 
favorably. 

3. Friends can enter into the keenest competition, urging 
each other to the highest possible development and perfec- 
tion, and never experience the inconveniences of black eyes 
and bruises — the usual resultants of combative exercises. 

4. At least 50 per cent, of those entering the gymnasium 



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can participate in some form of tumbling, either individual 
or combination; the greatest progress for adults being at- 
tained in the latter, where two or more men exercise to- 
gether. 

5. No expensive appliances or apparatus is necessary in 
introducing or teaching tumbling, the mats absolutely essen- 
tial in any gymnasium being all-sufficient for ordinary class 
work. But if tumbling is to be made a feature, then a large 
mat, 15 feet long by 6 feet wide and 2 feet high and stuffed 
with straw or hay, will be found a very attractive addition, 
as it can be used to great advantage with any gymnastic ap- 
paratus. 

6. For boys, tumbling is the most natural exercise in the 
world, as they are easily interested and held in this form of 
exercise when a dumb-bell drill would run them away. Be- 
sides the development, they get co-ordination and control to 
a remarkable extent, which will be invaluable to them in any 
exercise that they may engage in later on. 

7. A tumbler easily adapts himself to all gymnastic ap- 
paratus, and will usually be found to be more graceful than 
an exclusive apparatus worker. If teachers who have never 
used tumbling would introduce it, it would do away, in a 
great measure, with that r^tiffness which is so distasteful to 
many; and, if as systematically taught as their apparatus 
work, would change the product of their gymnasiums from the 
top-heavy type to a symmetrical whole. 

8. It is the one universal exercise used by the whole human 
family from the earliest times to the dawn of the twentieth 
century, and will continue in use as long as the world lasts. 
The millions of babies tumbling in the world to-day, learning 



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their first physical exercise — to walk — reminds us that we 
have all taken a few lessons, at least, in this most useful art. 

9. Tumbling is of more importance than all other exercises, 
as, nolens volens, we all take a tumble occasionally; and if 
we know how to tumble — so as to land on our feet or keep 
from falling — it will give us a confidence that we would not 
otherwise have. There seems to be a very prevalent idea 
that if a man has never learned how to tumble before he is 
twenty-one he had just as well not start. On the contrary, if 
a person has never taken gymnastic exercises, he can make 
greater advancement in tumbling than in almost any other 
form of exercise, if his physique permits of tumbling at all. 
After acquiring a few of the exercises, tumbling can be prac- 
ticed with pleasure and satisfaction on any lawn, sand-bar, 
or sawdust pile, and in this way will prove of more practical 
utility than almost any form of gymnastics. 

A word of caution might not be out of place: In teaching 
adults (where a large mat, such as already described, is not 
used) the small mats cannot be piled too high to prevent 
jars and shocking surprises. If pupils suffer from dizziness, 
excuse them from these exercises. In combination tumbling 
the belt, or lunger, must always be put on for a first trial, 
however simple the exercise may appear. 

In the following pages I have depended almost entirely 
upon the illustrations, and have intentionally made the text 
as short and concise as possible — following the plan of 
Messrs. Hitchcock and Nelligan's most excellent work, 
"Wrestling." I am also indebted to Dr. William Anderson, 
of Yale University, for many valuable suggestions. 

JAMES T. GWATHMEY. 



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PRIMARY TUMBLING 

1. The Forward Roll Over. Double up close, and finish 
standing erect on toes. Figs. 1, 2, 3. 

2. The Forward Roll Over, grasping toes throughout roll. 
Fig. 4. 

3. The Forward Roll Over, grasping toes, legs crossed 
Fig. 5. 

4. The Forward Roll Over, arms between legs, hands on 
outside of ankles. Fig. 6. 

5. The Forward Roll Over, arms between legs, hands 
clasped. Fig. 7. 

6. The Forward Roll Over, arms at side horizontal through- 
out exercise. Do not touch mat with hands. Commence 
standing on right foot, swing the left to front to get momen- 
tum, and then under and back as you roll over to erect posi- 
tion on right foot again. Figs. 8, 9, 10, 11. 

7. The Forward Roll Over. Same as No. 6, starting on left 
foot. 

8. The Forward Roll Over. To lying flat on back. 

9. The Forward Roll Over, with half-turn to face down- 
ward. 

10. The Forward Roll Over, feet spread, arms in different 
positions. 

11. The Forward Roll Over, arms folded, come to standing 
position. 



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12. The Backward Roll Over. Repeat all of the foregoing 
backwards. 

13. A Dive is a jump for height or distance, alighting on 
hands. Bend arms, duck head, and forward roll over. Never 
strike middle of back first. Commence with the forward roll 
over (Figs. 1, 2, 3), and gradually increase the height or dis- 
tance until you can finally go your full limit without jolting or 
bumping yourself in the least. The rise is usually from 
both feet. 

14. Dive (1) for distance, (2) for height. 

15. Combine the Forward Roll Over and Dive for (1) Dis- 
tance, (2) for Height. 

16. Fall Forward without ■ Bending at Hips, with knees 
stiff; catch on hands. 

17. Fall Backward, stiff (stage fall). 

18. Fall Forward, with chest out, and back arched. Turn 
head to right or left. Continue rolling, and push over to feet. 

19. Connbine Front and Back Roll Over, making continuous 
movement by crossing legs as you finish the front roll. 

20. Combine Back and Front Roll Over. 

21. Combine Front, Back, and Front Roll Over in quick 
succession. 

22. Combine Back, Front, and Back Roll Over in quick suc- 
cession. 

23. Roll Over Backward, straightening body as you go over 
to lying-down position on stomach. 

24. Lie on back, arms at side horizontal. Bring right hand 
close to side, turn head to right, and at same time bend at 
waist, bringing feet over head, then snap over quickly on to 
stomach, facing in opposite direction. 



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25. Hold left toe with right hand and jump right leg 
through. 

26. Hold right toe with left hand and jump left leg through. 

27. Hold stick in hands, jump through and back in order 
to learn to double up close for back or forward somersault. 
Fig. 12. 

28. Head Stand. Place the hands in line on the mat, and 
the head between and about 10 inches in advance, forming 
an equilateral triangle; throw feet over head, with knees 
together and toes pointed upward; hold 30 seconds, then for- 
ward roll over. 

29. Hand Stand. Beginners can best learn this by placing 
the hands on floor ll^ feet from wall and throwing the feet 
up against the wall. In practising hand stands on the floor, 
come down easy to feet the same way you threw into posi- 
tion, or pick up right or left hand as you overbalance and 
come to feet, or bend arms and roll over. Fig. 13. 

30. Head Stand. Push up into hand stand without losing 
balance. 

31. Forward Roll Over into Head Stand. 

32. Backward Roll Over into Head Stand. 

N. B. — Do not compete in holding head stands for time. 
Caution boys especially against this foolish practice. 

33. "Bucking Broncho." Throw almost into hand stand, 
bend knees and push up hard with hands, throwing head and 
shoulders up and back, snap feet to floor and come to stand- 
ing position; jump to hands again dnd repeat. 

34. The Forward Roll Over into Hand Stand. 

35. The Backward Roll Over into Hand Stand. 

36. Body stiff, face downward, resting on hands and feet, 



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■without raising either hand, jump between liands to Ij'ing- 
down position on back. 

37. Roll Down. From hand stand incline head and shoul- 
ders forward, bend arms until chest touches, keep back 
arched, roll to lying-down position on mat, then to knees, and 
jump to feet immediately. 

38. Head Stand and Roll Down. 

39. Lie on back, raise feet up in air, place the hands just 
above the hips, with elbows, upper arms and shoulders touch- 
ing mat, bend and straighten knees with a snap, thus pro- 
gressing backward on shoulders. 

40. Head Spring. Place head (touching upper part of fore- 
head, not the back of head) between and in advance of hands 
on mat. As you snap feet over shove hard from hands and 
head. Alight in standing position, with knees bent. Fig. 14. 

N. B. — Always place head on mat easily, thus obviating jars. 

41. Same as No. 40, only alighting knees stiff and back 
arched. 

42. Same as No. 40, without hands. 

43. Repeat No. 40, alight on right foot, and hold balance. 

44. Repeat No. 40, alight on left foot, and hold balance. 

45. Twisting Head Spring. Same as No. 40, only twist the 
body to right or left, and land facing starting position. 

46. The Balance Head Spring. From head stand bend at 
waist, with knees stiff, execute head spring without touching 
feet to floor. 

47. Same as No. 46,. but with neck spring. 

48. Neck Spring (snap up). Place back of head and neck 
on mat between hands. Same movement as head spring. 
Fig. 15. 



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49. Neck Spring. Hands on front of thighs, shove hard 
with hands and head as you snap feet over. Fig. 16. 

50. Neck Spring with arms folded. Fig. 17. 

51. Hand Spring. Jump from either foot on to hands. 
Keep the arms perfectly stiff, and as the feet are thrown 
quickly over (chest and stomach well out and head back) 
shove hard from hands and alight on feet with bent knees. 
Figs. 18, 20. 

52. Leaping Hand Spring. Jump from both feet on to 
hands. Movement same as in No. 51. Touch hands lightly 
as you go over. Figs. 19, 20. 

53. Same as No. 51, only alight on balls of feet, with knees 
stiff, back arched, and perfectly erect position. 

54. The Cart-wlieei. Either right or left side leading, keep 
the head back, chest and stomach well out, hands and feet 
as well separated as possible. If right side leads, place right 
hand on floor following with left, then left foot followed by 
right. Continue movement by keeping in a straight line. 

55. Round Off. Start as in cart-wheel, but hand spring 
movement, turn, snap the feet down quickly, and alight facing 
starting-point. 

56. Roll over backward to back of neck and snap up. 

57. Jump, turn in air, alight facing starting-point, and back 
roll over. 

58. Combine hand stand (Fig. 13) and snap up (Fig. 15). 

59. A row of hand stands and snap ups in quick succession. 

60. Combine two, three, or four head springs in quick suc- 
cession. 

61. Combine two, three, or four neck springs in quick suc- 
cession. 



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62. Alternate Head and Neck Springs in quick succession. 

63. Hand Walk. Throw up into hand stand, and as you 
overbalance take a step forward with either right or left 
hand, and continue. 

64. Hand Walk Forward. 

65. Hand Walk Backward. 

66. Hand Walk in Circle. 

67. Hand walk forward, turn, and come back to starting- 
point. 

68. Hand walk forward, touching chest at each step. 

69. Hand walk, forward roll into hand stand, and repeat. 

70. Two head springs into hand stand, roll down (37), pull 
through (36), and snap up (48). 

71. Dive, back roll into hand stand, to neck, and snap up. 
The combinations of the foregoing movements are infinite, 

and the inventive teacher can repeat the same exercises in a 
different order or combination, making new movements out of 
the old ones, and thus keeping up the interest and enthusiasm 
from day to day. Select ten or twelve movements from the 
preceding list, and give as a drill for one lesson. Change the 
order, and repeat for next lesson; but give an entirely differ- 
ent drill for third lesson. As the pupils advance let them put 
in their own combinations at the end of each lesson. 



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ADVANCED TUMBLING 

Mote. — Advanced tumbling should never be attempted alone 
the first time. A belt, with an assistant on either side, is the 
usual method of practising these exercises. Do not hurry. Prac- 
tise one movement day after day until you are proficient, re- 
membering that a difficult movement once mastered is as sim- 
ple as any other, and that after learning you can execute them 
with ease and impunity. It is folly, not bravery, to attempt 
movements by yourself that you are not sure of; and you are 
the one to decide this, not others. 

1. Back Somersault. From standing position, hands by the 
side, spring straight up (do not bend forward as you stcop 
for spring), throwing hands high above head; throw the head 
back, and, grasping the knees, pull them well in at the highest 
point of jump, at the same time kicking the feet forward; let 
out, and come down straight. Fig. 21. 

2. From a hand stand snap to feet and a back somersault. 

3. Round off and a back somersault. 

4. Two, three, or four back somersaults in a swing. 

5. Forward run and back somersault. 

6. Cart-wheel, round off, and back. 

7. Front Somersault. Run forward, and as you run increase 
your speed; spring from either right or left foot a distance of 
from 8 to 12 feet, landing on the balls of both feet, hands by 
the side (Fig. 70), chest out, and head erect (not forward); 
jump for height, lifting the body by a quick upward swing ot 



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the arms, and at the highest point of the jump throw head 
and hands down witli a snap, grasp the legs a short distance 
below the knees and pull in close and hard, doubling up close, 
then straighten out quickly and alight on balls of feet in erect 
position. Fig. 22. 

Note. — Make the jump for height the fastest part of the 
run, and as you jump increase your speed so as to get the 
greatest height attainable, double into as small a ball as pos- 
sible, and then let out and come down perfectly straight, and 
you have the ideal somersault. 

8. Standing Front Somersault. Hands by the sides (Fig. 
70), spring straight upward, lifting with arms and shoulders, 
and as you reach the limit of your height throw head and 
hands forward with a snap, grasping ankles and pulling in 
close; then let out again quickly. 

9. The Layout Front Somersault. (Done principally from 
the spring-board, although a few exceptionally fine jumpers 
can do it from the mat.) As you rise for the somersault 
throw the hands well out in front, with arms perfectly stiff, 
head up, chest out; hold this position for a second, then make 
a quick, close double as in the ordinary somersault; let out 
and come down straight. 

10. One Foot Front. Stand on one foot and execute regular 
somersault. 

11. Knee Front. From kneeling position raise to feet, regu- 
lar somersault. 

12. Head Spring and Front Somersault. 

13. Hand Spring and Front Somersault. 

14. Two Front Somersaults in Quick Succession. 

N. B. — A double somersault should never be attempted by 
amateurs. 



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15. Back Hand Spring, or "Flip" (the most difficult of all 
tumbling exercises). From standing position raise the heels, 
bend the knees, let the hands go back past sides, keep the 
body, from waist up, straight, stoop until hands can nearly 
touch the mat; from this piosition throw the hands swiftly 
forward and upward, at the same time raise on toes (but do 
not jump at all), arching the back well in, head and arms 
thrown as far back as possible; pull the body over by momen- 
tum of shoulders, body, and head. Figs. 23, 24, 25. 

16. Hand Stand, Snap to Feet, and Flip. 

17. Hand Stand, Snap to Feet, Flip, and Back. 

18. A Row of Flips; Two or More in Quick Succession. 

19. Alternate Flips and Backs. 

20. Round Off and Flip. 

21. Round Off, Flip, and Back. 

22. Twisting Flip. As the hands hit, twist the body and 
alight facing in opposite direction from which you started. 

23. A Series of Twisting Flips. The hands strike about the 
same place each time. 

24. Twisting Back. Regular movement, only throw head 
hard to right or left and alight facing opposite direction from 
which you started. Fig. 74. 

25. Hand Stand, Snap to Feet, and Twisting Flip. 

26. Round Off and Twisting Back. 

27. Running Twisting Forward Somersault. Regular move- 
ment, only throw head hard to right or left, and alight facing 
direction from which you started. 

28. Running Side Somersault. Alight sideways and turn 
sideways. 

Devise, invent, and make up your own combinations. 



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COMBINATION TUMBLING 



By this is meant a series of combinations by two or more 
men exercising together. In these exercises a belt must al- 
ways be put on for the first trial (or assistants stand on 
either side), however simple the exercises may appear, and 
must be kept on until the exercise is thoroughly mastered, 
which would mean that you have each other's time and act 
in unison. Work with the same men all the time; beware 
of strangers, even if both of you understand the exercises. 
Do not be afraid to use caution and common sense. Only 
combinations that can be mastered by business men with lim- 
ited time have been put in; the more dangerous ones, re- 
quiring much time, being intentionally omitted. In all of the 
following exercises No. 1 is the heaviest or "bottom" man; 
No. 2, "middle" man; and No. 3, "top" man (or lightest man). 

ELEPHANT WALK. 

1. Stand facing each other. No. 2 puts hands on No. I's 
shoulders, springs up and throws legs around No. I's waist, 
then leans backward and drops between No. I's legs, who then 
bends forward and places hands on floor keeping knees stiff; 
No. 2 places hands on No. I's heels and straightens arms; 
No. 1 then walks off (also with a small boy on top), or un- 
twists legs and both do a roll over. Fig. 26. 



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WALK OFF. 

2. No. 2 makes hand stand, feet well apart; No. 1 steps in, 
letting legs rest on hips, and grasps heels of No. 2, who 
straightens himself, arms folded; No. 1 then walks off with 
him. For first part of movement see Fig. 96. 

HAND STAND ROLL. 

3. No. 1 stands erect; No. 2 makes hand stand close to No. 
I's heels, his legs dropping over No. I's shoulders, who grasps 
No. 2's ankles, bends forward, quickly pulling No. 2 over to a 
standing position; No. 1 now does a hand stand and is thrown 
over by No. 2. Repeat in quick succession. For first part of 
movement see Fig. 99. 

DOUBLE ROLL. 

4. No. 1 lies on back, legs raised to vertical, with knees 
slightly bent, and grasps No. 2's ankles, who stands close to 
his head and also grasps No. I's ankles; No. 2 dives forward, 
held back slightly by No. 1 to break his fall; continue roll. 
Fig. 27. 

5. Repeat No. 4 backward. 

HANDS BETWEEN LEGS AND PULL OVER. 

6. Facing same direction. No. 2 leans forward and places his 

arms between his own legs; his wrists are grasped by No. 1, 

who lifts (as No. 2 jumps) and throws, him over to his feet. 

Figs. 28, 29. 

BACK TO BACK AND OVER. 

7. Stand back to back, arms extended vertically, grasp each 
other's hands, heads turned to opposite sides; No. 2 springs 
and No. 1 pulls No. 2 over shoulders to feet. No. 2 must never 
relax muscles on this exercise. Figs. 30, 31. 



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BALANCE ON HEAD AND THROW OVER. 

8. Facing in same direction, No. 1 grasps No. 2 on eithei 

side of belt, and No. 2 grasps No. I's wrists and springs up, 

assisted by No. 1 lifting, and comes to balance position on 

No. I's head; No. 2 then throws his head back, pulls legs up 

and snaps over to feet, assisted by a slight push from No. 1. 

Figs. 32, 33 

THROW OVER HEAD. 

9. Same as No. 8, only in quicker time. No. 2 does not 
touch head of No. 1, who holds his arms perfectly stiff, and 
throws No. 2 over his head in one movement. Fig. 34. 

10. Leap-frog, roll over, and continue. 

STRADDLE VAULT OVER. 

11. No. 1 places one hand under No. 2's crotch; No. 2 places 
both hands on No. I's head and vaults over. Figs. 35, 36. 

STRADDLE OVER FROM FLOOR. 
12a. No. 2 lies down and No. 1 places foot close up and be- 
tween No. 2's legs and grasps both hands of No. 2, who 
springs up and straddle vaults over, while No. 1 pulls, then 
pushes his hands to horizontal with quarter turn of body. 

STRADDLE OVER AND HAND SPRING. 
12b. Position and first part of movement same as No. 12a, 
only No. 1 grasps No. 2's wrists; as No. 2 passes over No. 
I's head, he doubles up close and does a hand spring from 

No. I's hands. 

LOW ARM HAND STAND. 

13. No. 1 lies on back, feet apart; No. 2 steps in and, bend- 
ing forward, they place hands on each other's shoulders; No. 
2 does hand stand. No. 1 holding him in position. Fig. 37, 



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HIGH ARM HAND STAND. 

14. Facing each other, hands on shoulders, No. 2 jumps up, 
crossing feet behind back of No. 1, who leans over and im- 
mediately comes to erect position; No. 2 pushing up into 
high arm stand. Figs. 38, 39, 40. 

HIGH ARM HAND STAND. ' 

15. Repeat No. 13. No. 2 is let down easily by No. 1, and 
rolls over, retaining hold on each other's shoulders, to lying 
down position on backs; No. 1 does a quick back roll, and 
lands on feet between No. 2's spread legs, and immediately 
pulls No. 2 (who assists by jumping) to high hand to shoulder 
stand in air. Fig. 40. 

16. From position of Fig. 39, No. 1 throws No. 2 hand spring 
over head. 

PULL UP FROM FLOOR. 

17. Facing each other, and six feet apart, No. 2 dives half- 
way over, keeping palms of hands on mat by side of head, legs 
vertical; No. 1 grasps ankles and gives him a quick pull up 
and throw away; No. 2 assisting by pushing with his hands 
and head, and coming to standing position facing No. 1. Figs. 
41, 42. 

IS. Same as No. 17, only both face same direction; No. 2 
does forward roll; No. 1 pulls No. 2 to feet. 

BACK FROM FOREARMS. 

19. No. 1 stands body straight, feet spread, knees bent, and, 
interlacing fingers, holds forearms horizontal; No. 2 places 
hands on No. I's shoulders, jumps to forearms, and back 
somersaults off. Figs. 43, 44. 



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ONE LEG FORWARD. 

20. Facing same direction, one foot apart. No. 2 bends knee 
and places right or left ankle in No. I's handL ; No. 2 jumps 
directly up (assisted by No. 1), cuts close, and does a high 
forward somersault, coming down straight. Figs. 45, 46. 

MOUNT TO SHOULDERS. 

21. No. 1 facing front. No. 2 to left of No. 1 and right face; 
No. 1 bends knees slightly, feet well apart, holds right hand 
over head, palm up, and grasps No. 2's right hand, also No. 
2's left with his left hand; No. 2 places left foot on No. I's 
left thigh; as each pulls hard with right hand. No. 2 jumps 
and places his right foot on No. I's right shoulder and left on 
left shoulder, lets go of No. I's hands and stands erect, heels 
together on balls of feet, knees straight, and legs pressing 
hard on No. I's head. Figs. 47, 48. 

MOUNT TO SHOULDER WITHOUT HANDS. 

22. Position same as in No. 21, only No. 1 folds arms; and 

No. 2, taking a short run, mounts to shoulders without using 

hands. 

LIFT TO SHOULDER. 

23. Facing in same direction. No. 1 grasps No. 2's hands and 

lifts to shoulders, No. 2 doubling up close in order to bring 

his feet to No. I's* shoulders. For first part of movement see 

Fig. 57. 

TO DISMOUNT. 

24. No. 1 reaches up and grasps hands of No. 2, who jumps 
down between. 

25. Both lean forward as far as possible; No. 2 jumps to 
feet, and both do a forward roll over. 



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BACK FROM SHOULDERS. 

26. Mount as in No. 23; as No. 2 jumps, No. 1 assists by 
lifting hard. Fig. 49, 

FRONT FROM SHOULDERS. 

27. Mount as in No. 23; as No. 2 jumps. No. 1 assists by 
lifting hard. Fig. 50. 

CROTCH BACK. 

28. Facing each other, No. 1 places hands under No. 2's 
crotch, and lifts hard; No. 2 doing a regular back somer- 
sault. Figs. 51, 52. 

CHOTCH FRONT. 

29. Facing in same direction. No. 1 grasps No. 2 by seat and 
lifts hard; No. 2 doing a regular front somersault. Fig. 53. 

PULL TO SHOULDERS. 

30. Facing each other. No. 2 leans forward, putting his 
hands between his own spread legs; No. 1 leans over and 
grasps No. 2's wrists; a quick pull lands No. 2 on his shoul- 
ders straddle seat. He then places his hands under thighs 
of No. 2, who, in turn, does a back somersault off, assisted 
by a slight shove from No. 1. Fig. 54. 

31. Same as No. 30, only No. 2 puts his feet on No. I's 
shoulders. Back or forward somersault off. 

PULL TO SHOULDERS AND HAND SPRING OVER, 

32. Position same as in Fig. 54. No. 1 grasps No. 2's wrists, 
pulls him HP, and places his hands on his shoulders; No. 2 
continues movement by hand spring over. 



spaijDing's athlbtio library. 87 

NECK LIFT. 

33. Facing same way, No. 1 puts head between legs of No. 
2, who leans back quickly, and No. 1 straightens up and 
tosses him over his head; No. 2 doing back somersault move- 
ment. Figs. 55, 56. 

TWISTING BACK OVER HEAD. 

34. Same as No. 33, only No. 2 throws head quickly to right 
or left, and alights with back to No. 1. 

DOUBLE DIVE. 

35. Facing, and 6 feet apart. No. 1 dives forward, and as 
his head rests on mat — that is, half way over — with feet well 
apar^. No. 2 dives over, comes to feet quickly; each turns, and 
repeat movement. 

TRIPLE DIVE. 

36. No. 1 in middle and facing No. 2, No. 3 back of No. 1 
and facing in same direction; No. 1 dives forward and No. 2 
dives over No. 1 (as in No. 35) ; No. 3 immediately dives over 
No. 2, and No. 1 has turned and now dives over No. 3; No. 2 
again dives over No. 1, and repeat as before. 

1 LIFT AWAY HAND SPRING. 

' 37. Facing in same direction. No. 1 grasps No. 2's hands and 
lifts him to standing position on shoulders; No. 2 jumps to 
mat between hands, and, without letting go, immediately 
jumps straight up, doubling up as he goes, stiffening arms and 
pressing hard against hands of No. 1, who pushes up, straight- 
ening arms; No. 2 continues on through, and does a hand 
spring from No. I's hands. Figs. 57, 58. 



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THREE JUMPS AND LIFT AWAY HAND SPRING. 

38. Position samie as Fig. 57, only No. 1 rests riglit knee on 
mat; No. 2 jumps over No. I's right arm, and immediately- 
back to first position, in same manner over left arm, then 
over head and back again; No. 1 now rises to feet imme- 
diately, No. 2 doing lift away hand spring as in No. 37. 

39. Same as No. 37, only go straight from mat to hand 
spring without going to shoulders. 

ONE LEG BACK. 

40. No. 2 places right leg in No. I's hands, leg horizontal, 
knee stiff; as No 2 jumps and presses down with right leg No. 
1 lifts hard, throwing him a back somersault. Figs. 59, 60. 

LAY OUT BACK. 

41. No. 1 interlaces fingers, palms up, and stoops well down, 
feet spread; No. 2 places hands on shoulders (also without 
placing hands on shoulders) and lisht foot in his hands, 
jumps, straightei'ing right leg, and does a hollow back somer- 
sault, No. 1 lifting up hard. Figs. 61, 62. 

LAY OUT BACK. 

42. Same as No. 41, only No. 1 places hands behind back in- 
stead of in front. 

GAINER LAY OUT BACK. 

43. Same as No. 41, only No. 2 turns over No. I's head, 
alighting on opposite side from which he started. 

RUNNING FORWARD OVERHEAD. 

44. Position of No. 1 same as in No. 41; No. 2 runs, plac- 
ing hands on No. I'g slioulders, and right foot in hands, jumps. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 

straightening right leg, and goes for regular front somersault, 
alighting with back to No. 1. 

HAND SPRING TO SHOULDERS. 

45. Facing each other, No. 1 bends knees slightly; No, 2 
takes a run and places hands on No. I's knees and does a 
hand spring up, assisted by No. 1 grasping him by hips. Now 
quick roll back from shoulders, lig. 63. 

HIGH ARM HAND SPRING. 

46. No. 1 spreads feet and braces himself, bending knees and 
getting low; No. 2 takes a cood run, places hands on shoul- 
ders of No. 1, who grasps his thighs and pushes him over 
for a hand spring. .Fig. 64. 

PULL UP AND BACK FROM HANDS. 

47. Facing each other, and 6 feet apart. No. 2 rolls over and 
pushes his feet well up under him; No. 1 steps in, grasping 
No, 2's hands, pulls him up, and then pushes him up and 
away; No. 2, doubling up close, pushing hard with hands, 
throws head back and goes for back somersault. Figs. 65, 66. 

BACK FROM BACK. 

48. Facing in same direction, No. 1 bends over, placing 
hands on knees; No. 2 jumps to back, between shoulders, and 
does a back off, No. 1 lifting up hard. Figs. 67, 68. 

FORWARD FROM BACK. 

49. Facing each other, and about 20 feet apart, No. 1 stoops 
over, placing hands on knees; No. 2 runs and jumps on No. 
I's back, between shoulders, and immediately goes for front 
somersault, as from spring-board. No. 1 throwing hard. Fig. 
69. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 43 

HIGH HAND-TO-HAND HAND STAND. 

50. Lift to shoulders, as in No. 23. From position of Fig. 
91, No. 2 tlirows into hand stand. 

MOVEMENTS FROM POSITION OF FLOOR 

BACK FROM HANDS. 

51a. No. 1 lying on back, hands close to head; No. 2 steps 
in No. I's hands and does a back somersault, assisted by No. 
1. Figs. 70, 71. 

51b. Same as No. 51, only No. 2 takes a few steps and 
jumps in No. I's hands, going for back immediately. 

BACK FROM HANDS. 

52. No. 1 sits on floor, feet spread, and places hands in 
front, palms up; No. 2 steps in hands as before, and back out. 

FRONT FROM HANDS. 

53. No. 2 places toes in No. I's hands, and does a regular 
front, assisted by No. 1. Fig. 72. 

TWISTING BACK FROM HANDS. 

54. Same as No. 51, only No. 2 twists completaly around by 
turning head to right or left as he goes over, and alights fac- 
ing in opposite direction from which he started. Fig. 73. 

HAND SPRING OVER FEET. 

55. Clasp hands (do not interlace fingers). No. 1 placing 
leet on No. 2's body, No. 2 jumps, and No. 1 pushes hard with 
feet and keeps his arms stiff, No. 2 pushing off with hands as 
he goes over. Figs. 74, 75. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 45 , 

HAND SPRING FROM FEET. 

56. No. 2 grasps No. I's ankles and places feet against his 
body, same as in No. 55; No. 2 shoves hard from ankles as he 
goes over, keeping arms stiff in last 'part of movement, No. 1 
''Iso holding his legs stiff in last part of movement. Figs. 
76, 77. 

HAND SPRING FROM KNEES OVER HANDS. 

57. No. 2 runs and places hands on No. I's knees and hand 
spring over, No. 1 shoving his shoulders, if necessary, as he 
goes over. Fig. 78. 

HAND SPRING FROM HANDS OVER FEET. 

58. No. 2 steps in No. I's hands and grasps the bottoms of 
feet of No. 1, who holds legs stiff while No. 2 does hand 
spring over. Figs. 79, 80. 

BACK OVER FEET. 

59. Standing close to No. I's shoulders, No. 2 sits on his 
feet, leans back, and No. 1 pushes up hard; No. 2 doubles 
up for regular back. Figs. 81, 82. 

TWISTING BACK OVER FEET. 

60. Same as No. 59, only No. 2 throws head quickly to right 
or left and alights with back to No. 1. 

SIDE OVER FEET. 

61. No. 2 stands by side of No. 1, and sits on feet. Rest of 
movement same as in No. 59. Figs. 83, 84. 

PITCH BACK FROM FEET. 

62. No. 2 sits on No. I's leet and lays back; No. 1 kicks 
vigorously. No. 2 doing regular back movement, and landing 
away from No. 1 on same side from which he started, not 
turning over No. 1 at all. Figs. 85, 86. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 47 

BACK FROM FEET. 

63. No. 2 jumps on No. I's feet, gets a perfect balance, and 
does a back off. 

MOUNT TO FEET AND BACK OFF. 

64. No. 1 lies on back, feet up, hands on outside of thighs; 
No. 2 places right foot on No. I's left thigh, and presses in- 
side of knee against No. I's foot to steady himself. He then 
places left foot on No, I's left foot and, without touching 
hands, comes to ap erect position, then back somersault off. 
Figs. 87, 88. 

HAND SPRING FROM ELBOWS. 

65. Facing each other. No. 1 places hands on knees, bend- 
ing over so that elbows project above back; No. 2 runs, places 
hands on elbows, and hand spring over. Figs. 89, 90. 

HAND SPRING FROM SHOULDERS. 

€6. Mount to shoulders as in No. 23, then hand spring off. 
Figs. 91, 92. 

PULL THROUGH TO FEET. 

67. Facing in same direction. No. 1 in front, No. 2 rolls to 
position on back, arms folded, and straightens knees so that 
his feet can be grasped by No. 1, who pulls him through 
quickly on to feet. Fig. 93. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

HAND SPRING OVER HEAD FROM HIPS. 

68. Facing each other, No. 1 places head between No. 2's 
legs and, grasping his knees, straightens up, throwing No. 2 
over his head, who assists movement by placing his hands on 
No. I's hips and pushing off hard, elbows stiff. Fig. 94. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 49 

JUMP TO SHOULDERS IN FOUR JUMPS. 

69. No. 1 does a hand stand and roll down; No. 2 stands 
over him, feet on either side of thighs. No. 2 jumps on No. 
I's back thighs and immediately jumps straight up, No. 1 
coming to hands and knees, and No. 2 lands on No. I's back 
just above hips; No. 2 again jumps straight up, and No. 1 
comes to feet with hands on knees; No. 2 jumps up again, No. 

1 comes to an erect position, and No. 2 lands on shoulders. 
Lean and roll over. 

WALK AROUND. 

70. Complete jump to shoulders as in No. 69; No. 1 bends 
and places right knee and then left on mat, now crosses feet 
and sits down, straightening legs out in front, then lies down, 
still holding and steadying No. 2 by ankles, who retains his 
erect position by standing on front of No. I's shoulders; No. 1 
brings legs up, feet well apart, and No. 2 steps on his right 
or left hoclc and mashes it down; No. 1 turns head to right or 
left and continues back roll, coming to hands and knees; No. 

2 steps up immediately on his back and does two jumps to 
shoulders (lean and roll over, or back or forward somer- 
sault off). 

DOUBLE ROLL OVER BACK. 

71. Get into position as in No. 2; No. 1 presses hard on 
heels of No. 2, who comes up quickly and continues move- 
ment by rolling on over No. I's back. Figs. 95, 96. 

HAND STAND AND DOUBLE OVER. 

72. No. 2 does a hand stand, and his ankles are grasped by 
No. 1, who stoops over quickly and assists No. 2 in turning 
the front somersault after leaving his shoulders, by pushing 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 51 

ap hard on No. 2's ankles (called a double— the body only 
turns once and a half). Figs. 97, 98, 99. 

TRIPLE ROLL. 

73. Same as No. 4, only three men grasp each other's ankles 
and roll forward. Fig. 100. 

BACK FROM THIGHS. 

74. Facing each other. No. 1 squats. No. 2 placing hands on 
No. I's shoulders; No. 2 jumps on his thighs, No. 1 catching 
him by calves; No. 2 does a back, assisted by No, 1 lifting 
and raising up. :^ig. 101. 

FRONT FROM THIGHS. 

75. Facing in same direction, No. 1 stoops, and placing his 
head under No. 2's crotch lifts to shoulders, stoops and places 
No. 2's feet on his thighs (or No. 1 grasps No. 2's hands and 
lifts to thighs) and grasps his ankles; No. 2 straightens up 
and No. 1 pulls his head out, and as No. 2 jumps for his for- 
ward No. 1 assists by raising up and lifting hard with hands. 

Fig. 102. 

THE BASKET. 

76. From this position either a back or front somersault can 
be easily thrown. No. 1 grasps his left wrist with right hand; 
No. 2, same; each then grasps the other's right wrist with left 
hand, thus forming basket. Fig. 103. 

KNEE THREE HIGH. 

77. No. 2 lifts No. 3 on shoulders, No. 1 then lifts No. 2 (and 
No. 3), No. 3 straightens up and leans forward, No. 2 pulls 
head out and holds No. 3 in position by ankles. No. 2 now 
raises up slightly and leans forward and No. 1 pulls head out 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 63 

and, straightening up, completes tiie knee three high. No. 3 
jumps down and rolls over, followed by No. 2 and fio. 1 in 
quick succession. Figs. 104, 105, 106. 

KNEE THREE HIGH AND FRONTS OFF. 

78. Build three high as in No. 77. No. 3 does a front off, 
then No. 2, and No. 1 does a standing front. Fig. 107. 

STILL MOUNT. 
(For Three High.) 

79. (The object is for No. 2 to mount to shoulders without 
moving No. 1 from his tracks. This should first be practiced 
a number of times on the floor, and then on top of the horse 
or buck. When practicing a three high the top mount should 
always have around his waist a belt suspended from the ceil- 
ing the first few trials.) Facing each other and clasping 
hands. No. 1 pulls No. 2 (who jumps) on his feet, hands above 
head; No. 2 places left hand on top of No. I's head, and 
clasps his right hand; No. 2 bends left leg and places his foot 
in No. I's left hand; No. 1 pulls hard with right hand and 
lifts with left, No. 2 assisting himself by pressing hard on No. 
I's head with left hand; No. 2 places right foot on No. I's 
right shoulder and left foot on left shoulder, and comes to an 
erect position. Figs. 108, 109, 110. 

THREE HIGH. 

80. No. 2 mounts to No. I's shoulders and grasps No. 3's 
hands (Fig. Ill) and pulls him to top of No. I's shoulders; 
No. 3 continues on up by still mount. Lean and fall. Fig. 112. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 66 



EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS OF PROMINENT 
PHYSICAL DIRECTORS 



New Haven, Conn. 
W. G. Anderson, Associate Director Yale University Gym- 
nasium: "I believe in 'tumbling' as an exercise. It makes a 
man quick, agile, and very sure-footed. It is a form of sport 
that is popular and perfectly legitimate when properly taught. 
We have no good book on the subject, but need one. If such 
a work is to be presented to those interested in this subject, it 
ought to be written by a man who has had much experience 
in actual tumbling, who is familiar with the mechanism of the 
body, and who is educated. Dr. James T. Gwathmey, of Van- 
derbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., is just the person to 
compile a book on this form of gymnastics. He is a clever 
performer, a teacher of wide experience, and an educated 
physician. I have looked over the MS. of the Doctor's new 
book, and I indorse it." 

McGill University, Montreal, Canada. 
R. Tait McKenzie, M.D. : "I am glad to find some one 
ready and able to draw the veil from a branch of gymnastics 
which the professional acrobat has so long kept shrouded in 
mystery. The reducing of the various feats of tumbling to a 
progressive sequence, and the analyzing of the various com- 
binations, is indeed a difficult task; but your kinetoscope 
method of illustration will make clear what would otherwise 
require pages of description. Your work can not but assist 
any one of ordinary ability in mastering the rudiments of the 
art; but it will also appeal to the much wider field of all whc 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 



admire acrobatics, and will give them some idea of the diffi- 
culties mastered by the professional, whose work they will 
more fully appreciate. I wish your book every success." 



Ithaca. N. Y. 
E. Hitchcock, Jr., M.D., Director of Department of Hygiene 
and Physical Training, Cornell University: "It has always 
seemed to me that this graphic method of instructing is the 
most useful, and I know that this subject in your hands will 
help enormously in instructing in a decidedly difficult branch 
of gymnastic work." 

Amherst, Mass. 
E. Hitchcock, M.D., Amherst College, Pratt Gymnasium: 
"In physical education, as in many other branches of mental 
and bodily training, there are some advanced branches which 
are adapted to the few and not the many. Acrobatic work is 
one of these. IjUt it should be controlled, cultivated, and made 
good use of, like the other work, which may b*^ undertaken by 
anybody. It is a pleasure to know that a manual on this sub- 
ject is to be prepared and furnished for our use by one so 
capable to issue the book as is Dr. Gwathmey, of Vanderbilt 
University. We shall wait impatiently to get hold of it." 



Amherst, Mass. 
R. F.. Nelligan, Instructor, Amherst College: "For sound 
men and boys tumbling is one of the best and most exhil- 
arating of exercises, when practised under favorable condi- 
tions. Of course tumbling on a brick sidewalk differs from 
tumbling on a hair-stuffed mattress, with the aid of the safety 
appliances while learning. It has been said that one can not 
learn after reaching maturity. This is not so, as many first- 
class tumblers did not commence until after reaching twenty- 
five. At the age of thirty-two I was induced to take up tum- 
bling under Dr. Gwa^^hmey, and, with the aid of his safety £^p- 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 59 

pliances, succeeded in learning to do fairly well over fifty 
different movements and combinations." 



Kansas City, Mo. 
Carl Betz, Supervisor Music and Physical Training, Public 
Schools: "Your book, Tumbling for Amateurs,' which you 
have announced, will undoubtedly be hailed with delight by 
thousands of young American men who seek and find recrea- 
tion in this particular kind of exercise. The photographs that 
will illuminate the pages of your book will be of intrinsic 
value to amateurs, who usually have no expert teacher to ex- 
plain to them minutely each step of the exercise. If the ele- 
ment of danger in tumbling is greater than is consistent with 
the needs of physical education, as some claim it is, then 
your book, giving such minute instructions, and photographs 
of the body passing through the different stages of each ex- 
ercise, cannot fail to reduce that danger to a degree which 
every interesting gymnastic exercise must contain. I there- 
fore cheerfully recommend your interesting and timely little 
book to all who may wish to learn and practice the delightful 
pastime of tumbling." 



St. Louis, Mo. 
William A. Stecher, Secretary Technical Committee, Nord 
Amerikanischer Turnerbund: "I think that your undertaking 
is a very commendable one; for I believe that the greater the 
control a person has over his body — and tumbling undoubt- 
edly increases this — the better off he is. I wish you all suo- 
cess." 



Milwaukee, Wis. 
Frank Pfister, M.D., Editor Mind and Body: "Received your 
favor of the 7th inst., and congratulate you upon the idea 
of publishing a manual on tumbling, for nothing recommend- 
ablc exists in that line." 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 61 

Springfield, Mass. 
Luther Gulick, M.D. ("History of Physical Training"), In- 
ternational Y. M. C. A. Training-School: "Your letter of the 
7th is at hand, with the excellent cuts that were inclosed. You 
ought not to charge less than one dollar for the book. I do 
not know but what you could get more. I shall be very glad 
to purchase a copy of the book as soon as it is published. 
Please let me know." 



Chicago, 111. 
G. W. Ehler, Physical Director of the Y. M. C. A. of Chi- 
cago, Central Department: "There is a necessity for a good 
book on tumbling, as there is none now in print to my knowl- 
edge; and I believe that such a book would meet with a very 
hearty reception by physical directors and by others who are 
interested." 



Boston, Mass. 
Robert J. Roberts: "I approve of your idea of getting out 
such a book as you speak of. I would keep out the dangerous 
exercises; or, if you put them in, hedge them in so that ama- 
teurs will not use them. There is no kind of physical work 
thut will so harmoniously develop every part of the body af 
tumbUng." 



OFFICIAL RULES FO R ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. 

The following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of 
Spalding's Athletic Library in which the rules wanted are contained. See 
front pages of book for complete list of Spalding's Athletic Library. 



Event. 



All-Round Athletic Cham- 
pionship 

A. A. U. Athletic Rules 

A. A. U. Boxing Rules 

A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. . 
A. A. U. Water Polo Rules. 
A. A. U. Wrestling Rules. . . 

Archery 

Badminton 

Base Ball 

Indoor 

Basket Ball, Official 

Collegiate 

Women's 

Water 

Basket Goal 

Bat Ball 

Betting 

Bowling 

Boxing — A. A. U., Marquis 

of Queensbury, London 

Prize Ring 

Broadsword (mounted) 

Caledonian Games 

Canoeing 

Children's Games 

Court Tennis 

Cricket 

Croquet 

Curling 

Dog Racing. ' 

Fencing 

Foot Ball 

Code of Rules 

Association (Soccer) 

English Rugby 

Canadian 

Golf 

Golf-Croquet 

Hand Ball 

Hand Polo 

Hand Tennis 

Hitch and Kick 

Hockey 

Ice 

Field 

Garden . 

Lawn 

Parlor 

Ring 

Ontario Hockey Ass'n 

Indoor Base Ball 

Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. . 

I.-C. Gymnastic Ass'n 

Lacrosse. 

U. S. I.-C. Lacrosse Leagrue 



No. 



182 

311 

311 

311 

311 

311 

248 

188 

1 

9 

7 

312 

318 

55 

188 

55 

55 



162 

55 

55 

23 

189 

194 

3 

138 

14 

55 

165 

2 

334 

2a 

55 

332 

5 

188 

13 

188 

194 

55 

304 

6 

154 

188 

188 

188 

55 

256 

9 

307 

201 
337 



Event. 



Lawn Bowls 

Lawn Games 

Lawn Tennis 

Obstacle Races 

Olympic Game Events — Mar- 
athon Race, Stone Throw- 
ing with Impetus, Spear 
Throwing, HellenicMethod 
of Throwing Discus. Dis- 
cus, Greek Style for Youths 

Pigeon Flying 

Pin Ball 

Playground Ball 

Polo (Equestrian) 

Polo, Rugby 

Polo, Water(A. A. U.).. 

Potato Racing 

Professional Racing, Shef- 
field Rules 

Public Schools Athletic 

League Athletic Rules. 

Girls' Branch ; including 

Rules for School Games . 

Push Ball 

Push Ball, Water 

Quoits 

Racquets 

Revolver Shooting 

Ring Hockey 

Roller Polo 

Roller Skating Rink 

Roque 

Rowing 

Sack Racing 

Shuffleboard 

Skating 

Skittles 

Snowshoeing 

Squash Racquets 

Swimming 

Tether Tennis 

Three- Legged Race 

Volley Ball 

Wall Scaling 

Walking 

Water Polo ( American) 

Water Polo (English) 

Wicket Polo 

Wrestling 

Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test. 

Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. . 

Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules. 

Y.M.C.A. Pentathlon Rules 

Y.M.C.A. Volley Ball Rules. 



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PLAIN COLOKS — The above slock colors are supplied in our worsted jerseys (^OT Nos. 6 

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STRIPES AND TRIMIHINGS— Supplied as spedOed in any ol the above slock colors ( not more than two colors in any gameni ) 

•1 rcoular prices. Other colors lo order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 or €X) 25c. each extra. 



Yellow Old Gold 

Seal Brown Drab 

6Xj al regular orices. JUier 




The Spalding Coat Jerseys are madeof the 
same worsted yarn from which we manu- 
facture our better grade Jerseys, Nos. lOP 
and 12P, and no pains have been spared to 
turn them out in a well made and attrac- 
tive manner. Plain solid stock colors 
(not striped) or one solid stock color body 
and sleeves with different stock color 
solid trimming (not striped) on cuffs, 
collar and front edging. Pearl buttons 
No. IOC. Same grade as our No. lOP. 

Each, $3. SO 
Same grade "as our No. 12P. 

■Each, S3.00 
Pockets, otKerwise same as 

Each, $4.26 



No. I2C. 



No. lOCP. 
No. IOC. 



3a<:300Dc 



Spalding StHped 
and V-Neck Jerseys 

Note list of stock colors above 

No. I OPW. Good quality worsted, same 

grade as No. lOP. Solid stock color body 

and sleeves, with 6-inch stock color stripe 

around body. Each, $3. SO 



Nos. 10PW and 12PW 

No. I 2PW. Worsted; solid stock 

color body and sleeves with 6-inch 

stock color stripe around body. 

Each. $3.00 

No. I OPX. Good quality worsted, 
fashioned ; solid stock color body, 
with stock color striped sleeves, 
usually alternating two inches of 
same color as body, with narrow 
stripes 'of any other stock color. 
Each, $3.60 





No. I2PV 



No. I2PV Worsted, solid stock 
colors, with V-neck instead of full 
collar as on regular jerseys. 

Each, S3.00 

No. I2PX. Worsted, solid stock 
color body, with stock color striped 
sleeves, usually alternating two 
inches of same color as body, with 
narrow stripes of any other stock 
color. . . Each, S3.00 



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STOCK COLORS 

Gray Navy Pink 

Orange Royal Blue Purple 

Black Columbia Blue Yollow 

While Peacock Blue Seal Brown 

Maroon Dark Green Old Gold 

Scartel Olive Green Drab 
Cardinal Irish Green 



Shaker 



Sweater 



No. WJ. Most satisfactory and comfort- 
able style for automobilists; also useful for 
training purposes, reducing weight, tramp- 
ing during cold weather, golfing, shooting, 
tobogganing, snowshoeing; in fact, for 
every purpose where a garment is required to give protection from c61d or 

Inclement weather. High collar that may be turned down, changing it into neatest form of button front 

sweater. Highest quality special heavy weight worsted. Sizes, 28 to 44 inches. In stock colors. Each, S8.50 

PI^IN COLORS— All Spalding Sweaters are supplied 

In any or the colors designated, at regular prices. Other colors 

ao order only in any quality, 50c. each garment extra. 

SPECIAL NOTICE- We ivill lumish any ol the solid 

tcolor sweaters with one color body and another color i not 

striped I collar and culls in stock colors only at no extra charge. 

N. B. — We designate three shades which are sometimes called 

BED: These are Scarlet, Cardinal and Maroon. Where RED 
Is speciGed on order Scarlet will be supplied. 

Spalding "Highest Quality" Sweaters 

We allow four inches for stretch in all 
our sweaters, and sizes are marked 
accordingly. It is suggested, however, 
that for very heavy med a size about two 
inches larger than coat measureme-at 
he ordered to insure a comfortable fit. 

WORSTED SW E.A.TERS. Made of 
special quality wool, and ex- 
ceedingly soft and pleasant to 
wear. They are full fashioned to body 
and arms and put together by hand, not 
simply stitched up on a machine as are 
the majority of garments sold as regu- 
lar made goods. 
All made with 94nch collars; sizes 28 
to U inches. 
No. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, inducing 
copious perspiration, for reducing weight or getting into condition for 
athletic contests. Particularly suitable also for Foot Ball and Skating. 
Heaviest sweater made. In stock colors. Each, '$9.00 

No. A. "Intercollegiate. " In stock colors. Special weight. 7.00 

No. B. Heavy weight. In stock colors. . 6.00 





Spalding Combined Knitted Mulller and 
Clicsl Protector 

No. M. Special weight; highest quality 
worsted in solid stock colors to match our 
sweaters. . Each, SI. 25 



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SizelSO 
to AJ^ In. 

Fills a demand for as heavy a weight 
as our '■ Highest Quality " grade. 

but at a lower price. 
No. 3. Standard weight, srightly 
lighter than No. B. Each, S4.00 

Spalding Vest Collar Sweater 




No. BC. Best quality worsted, good 
weight; with extreme open or low 
neck. In stock colors. Ea.,Sfi>QO 



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PLAIN COLORS— All Spalding Sweaters are supplied In any of the (ollowInK slock 
colors at regular prices. Other colors to order only In any quality 50c. each extra. 

CARDINAL COLUMBIA BLUE OLIVE GREEN PURPLE OLD COLD 

NAVY BLUE PEACOCK BLUE IRISH CREEN YELLOW DRAB 

ROYAL BLUE DARJt CREEN PINK SEAL BKOWN 



STOCK COLORS 

GR.AY WHITE 

ORANGE MAROON 

BLACK SCARLET 



SPECIAL NOTICE-W» will furnish any of the 
color (not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors 

Sizes 28 to ii inch chest measurement. We allow four inches for stretch in all our siveaters. and sizes are 

marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than 

coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. 

# BUTTON FRONT '' 

No.VG. Best quality worsted, heavy 

weight, pearl buttons. Made in regu- 
lar stock colors^^also in Dark Brown 

Mixture. ' ; Each, $7.00 

No. DJ. Fine worsted, standari 

weight, pearl buttons, fineknitedgim:. 
J Made in regular stock colors, also in ^ 

Sage Gray. , • Each, $6. GO 

1 No. 3J. Standard weight wool, Shali. 
[ knit, pearl buttons. In stock eoloi '^ \ 




Each, $5.00 
WITH POCKETS 
No. VGP. Best quality worsted, 
heavy weight, pearl buttons. In stock 
colors. With pocket on either side and 
a particularly convenient and popul.ir 
style for golf players. Each, $7.60 




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Spalding Special Base Ball Sweaters 

No. CDW. Good quality worsted, ribbed knit. In stock colors. Special trimmed 
edging and cuffs in stock colors supplied at no extra charge. Each, $6.J50 




Boys' Jacket Sweater 

No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket sweater, 
with pearl buttons; furnished only in sizes from 
30 to 36 inches chest measurement. In stock 
colors. Each, S3. SO 



Spalding Ladies' Sweaters 



Knit in the Spalding athletic stitch of 
best quality long fibre worsted; full 
fashioned to shape of body on special 
machine and finished by hand. Cuffs, 
pocket and edging of special stitch. 
Good quality pearl buttons. Patch 
pockets. Attractive in appearance 
and, being properly made, they fit 
well and give satisfactory wear. Fur- 
nished in regular stock colors. 
No. LDJ. Ladies' Sweater, regular 
button front. , vEach, $8.00 

No. LWJ. With special reversible 
collar, as on our Men's No. WJ 
Automobile Sweat«r Each, S I O.OO . 




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SPALDING GYMNASIUM SHOES 




No. I 5. 
No. I 56. 
No. I 66. 
No. 90L. 
No. 85L. 
No. 19. 
No. I9L. 
No. 2 I . 
No. 20. 
No. 20L. 



High cut, Kangaroo, elkskin sole, extra light, hand made. ... , Per 

High cut, Elkskin sole, soft and flexible ; in ladies' and men's sizes. 
Low cut, selected leather, extra light and electric sole ; ladies' and men's sizes. 
Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, electric sole and corrugated rubber hee). 

Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, roughened electric sole 

Low cut, horse hide leather, flexible oak sole, roughened. ..... 

Ladies'. Otherwise as No. 19 u ■ 

High cut, black leather, electric sole r, . 

Low cut. Otherwise as No. 21 

Ladies'. Otherwise as No. 20 

Spalding Ladies' Gymnasium Shoes- Flexible Soles 



pair, SB^OO 
4.60 
3.00 
2.00 
2. CO 

2.oa 

9.00< 
^' 2.00- 

"^ 1.75 

l.7» 



No. BHL. Good quality selected leather, black 
color, with elkskin sole, high cut Per pair, S 1 .50 
No. PL. Elkskin, pearl color, elkskin soles, high 
cut Per pair, SI .50 



No. OPL. Same as No. PL.exceptlowcut. Pair.S 1 .25 
No. OHL. Same as No. BHL, but low cut. " 1 .28 
No. SL. Selected drab color leather.high cut. I .OO 
No. OSL. Same as No. SL, except low cut. Pair, .90 



Spalding Canvas Shoes with Rubber Soles 




MEN'S 
Sizes 6 to 12 inclusive. 

No. IH. High cut, best 

quality white rubber 

soles. Men's of white 

canvas, ladies' of black. 

Per pair, SI .75 

No. I. Low cut. Other- 
wise asNo. IH..S1 .50 

No. M. High cut. I.OO 

No. K. Low cut. .85 



BOYS* 

Sizes 2'j to 5'rt incbisive. 

No. IHB. High cut, 
best quality white 
rubber soles. Boys' 
of white canvas, 
girls' of black. 

Per pair, SI .50 

No. IB. Low cut. 

Otherwise asNo.IHB. 

Per pair, SI .25 

No. MS. High cut. .90 

No. KB. Low cut. .75 



No. E. Low cut canvas shoe, canvas sole. Very popular for gymnasium. 



YOUTHS' 

Sizes 11 (o 2 inclusive. 

No. IHX. High cut, best 

quality white rubber 

soles. Youths' of white 

canvas, misses' of black. 

Per pair. SI .26 

No. IX. Low cut. Other- 
wise asNo.IHX.Sf. I O 

No. MX. High cut. .7S 

No. KX. Low cut. • .65 
. . -Per pair, .35 



Juvenile Gymnasium Shoes— All Leatlier 

No. 86. Low cut, good quality, black leather, roughened electric sole. Sizes 12 to 5 inclusive, only. 

Per pair, $1 .50 



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An excellent form of 
exercise for business men 




No. I 1 . 4-pound Bali. 
No. I 2. 6-pound Ball. 



Weigh from four to eleven pounds. 
The covering is of selected t'n lea- 
ther, sewn in the same manner as 
our foot balls. Quality througliout 
has been much improved and the 
balls as now made are extremely 
durable. The exercise consists of 
throwing ball to one another, and 
the catching of it develops the chest, 
exercises the back, arms, legs; in 
fact, improves the whole system. 
Each, $5. GO Q No. 1 3. 9-pound 
6.00 n No. 14. 11-pound 



Home Apparatus 

"One of the aims of 
physical training is to 
make exercise interesting 
and enjoyable. To be 
beneficial in the highest 
sense it must be recrea- 
tive. Particularly is this 
true of physical exercise 
for business men. As a 
class, in their daily work, 
they are kept on a con- 
stant mental strain. Be- 
sides, they are, to a large 
degree, physically inac- 
tive.. Life becomes too 
intense, too serious, too 
sordid. Exercise there- 
fore, for business men, 
must be largely recreative, 
relaxing and restful." — 
Extract from Spaiding 
Athletic Library, No. 262 
— " Exercises with the 
Medicine Ball." 



Ball - 
Ball., 



•Each, $ 7. CO 
lO.OO 






SPALDING HAND BALLS 

Hand ball, played Indoors, will keep base ball players and other athletes In good 
condition during hard weather when outdoor athletics are out of the question. 

The leather covered hand balls we make are wound by hand, and are the same as 
those used by the best ball players in this country. 

No. I . Match, regulation size and 

weight, leather cover. Each.$l.26 

No. 2. Expert, leather cover. ' • -Each, S .85 

No. 6. Rubber, best quality, almost solid. ■ .40 

No. 4. Amateur, leather cover. ., .25 

No. 5. Rubber hand ball. . . .25 

The Irish Regulation Balls have been improved in 

quality and will give excellent satisfaction. 

Red Ace, Irish Regulation red rubber ball. -Each, 60c. 

Black Ace, Irksh Regulation black rubber ball. " 60c. 



For other balls soluble for Band Ball Game, 
f Tennis Balls. 



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Spalding Hand Ball Gloves and Mitt^ 

No. A. Gloves. Best quality glove leather witH, 
stitched front and special wrist pad. Pair, S4.00* 



No. B. 
No. C. 
No. D. 



Mitts. Lightly padded; 
Gloves. Full fingered.. 
Fingerless Gloves. 



3.00 V\ 
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N ENTIRE SYSTEM of Physical Culture is em- 
braced within the exercises possible with these 
wonderful dumb bells. 

The bells are made in two halves connected 
by steel springs, the effort necessary in gripping com- 
pelling the pupil to continually devote his whole mind to 
each movement. This concentration of will power on each 
muscle involved is what is re.sponsible for the great reaiUa 
obtained through properly exercising with them. 



Sandows Patent Spring Grip Dumb Bells 

No. 6. MEN'S. Nickel-plated; fitted with seven steel 
qnings. ... .Per pair. $3.00 

Mo. 4. LADIES*. Nickel-plated ; fitted with five steel 
■(sing^ . .... Per pair, $2.50 

Mo. 2. BOYS'. Nickel-plated; fitted with four steel 
ipcinga . . Per pair, $2.00 

We ln<ilade with each pair of Sandow Damb Bells a 
efaait of exercises by Sandow and full instmctions 
Also a piece of selvyt cloth for keeping 
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Home Apparatus 

" it is, not so important to 
have big muscles as it is 
to have good digestion ; 
it is hot so important to 
have, powerful muscles as 
it is to have a strong, 
regular heart; it is not so 
important to have great 
skill with one's muscles 
as to have good lungs 
and kidneys." — Extract 
from Spalding Athletic 
Library No. 161 -"Ten 
Minutes Exercise for 

' Busy Men." 
The value of a few min- 
utes' exercise daily with 
scientific and properly de- 
signed apparatus, is rapid- 
ly becoming apparent to 
the vast number of busi- 
ness men who find it sim- 
l)ly impossible to take 
regular outdoor exercise. 



Spalding Gold Medal' Indian Clubs 

Model, matertal and flnlsh as perfect as the most 
complete and up-to-date factory can make them. 

Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High finish, 
Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs are made Of 
selected first grade clear maple, in two popular models 
and are perfect in balance, tach club bears fac- 
simile of the Spalding Gold Medal. Each pair is 
wrapped in paper bag. 
MODEX E 
Weights specified are for each club. 
% lb. Model E. ' 'Pair, $; .60 
%lb. Model E. .- ■■ ' .60 

1 lb. Model E. , " .70 
Ik lb. Model E. " " .80 

2 lb. Model E. " I .OO 

3 lb. Model E. "1 .20 
MODEL 

Weights specified are for each dub. 



\ lb. Model B. 

\\h. Model B. 

1 lb. Model B. 
IV lb. Model B. 

2 lb. Model B. 

3 lb. Model B. 



Pair, S^.SO 
.60 
.66 
.60 
.70 
t .OO Model e 



Spalding Trade-Mark Indian Clubs 



stained Finish. 

The following clubs bear our Trade-Mark, are made of good ma' 

terial, and are far superior in shape and finish to the best clubs 

of other makes. Furnished in two popular models. Each pair 

wrapped in paper bag. 



MODEL 


ES 






MODEL BS 


Weights specified 


are 


for each 


Weights specified are for each 


club 








cM>.. 


?i lb. Model ES; 


Pair. $ 


.35 


?2lb. Model BS: Pair, $ .30 


'4 lb. Model ESv 


" 




.36 


% lb. Model BS. " .30 


1 lb. Model ES. 


" 




.40 


1 lb. Model B& " .35 


1% lb. Model ES. 


•• 




.60 


1% lb. Model BSl •' .45 


2 lb. Model ES. 







.60 


2 lb. Model BSj " .55 


3 lb. Model ES. 


•* 




.70 


3 lb. Model BS. '" .65 



Spalding Exhibition Clubs 

Handsomely finished in ebonite 
and made for exhibition and 
stage purposes. The clubs are 
hollow, with a large body, and 
although extremely light, 
represent a club weighing 
three pounds or more.jj/» 
No. A. Ebonite finish. $3.50 
"No. AA. With German Silver 
Bands. Pair, S6.00 



Model BS 

Spalding 
Indian Club 
and Dumb Bell 
No. 1 Hangers 

Made of iron and nicely .japanned. 
No. I . For Indian Clubs or Dumb 

Bells, . Pen pair, 16c. 

No. IM. For Indian Clubs or^l 

Dumb Bells, mounted on oak 
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Spalding Gold Medal Wood Dumb Bells 

> ^ There is Skill Used in Turning Spalding Dumb Bells. Tliey Feel Right 




Because They Are So 

' ' Natural Color, Lathe Polished. HIsh Flulsft 

SpaldingGold Medal 
Dumb Bells are 
made of selected 
first grade clear 

maple, and are per- "^^^^ '■" ' Model A 

feet in balance. Each bell bears fac-simile of the 
Spalding Gold Medal. Each pair is wrapped in paper 
bag. Weights specified are for each bell. 

^ib. %lb. lib. l%lb.v_ 21b. 
Pair, 40c. 46c. 50c. 66c. 66c. 

Spalding Trade-Mark Wood Dumb Bells 

stained Finish 

Spalding Trade-Mark 
,^-<'^?N. quality. Made of 
■ , (D ij good material and 
\ ; ..; J superior in shape 
Model AW >iijiiBi<^ and finish to the best 
wood dumb bells of other makes. Each pair wrapped 
in paper bag. Weights specified are for each belL 

%lb. %lb. lib. Tilb, 21b. 
Pair. 30c. 30e, 35c. 45c. 66c. 

Spalding Iron Dumb Bells 

Made on approved models, 
nicely balanced and fin- 
ished in black enameL 

Sizes 2 to 40 pounds, 6c. | Over 40 pounds, . . 8c. 

Bar Bells, any weight, wrought iron handles, any length 

made specially. • . . . . Pound, I OCi 

Spalding Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells]] Spalding Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells 

With Ruober Bands 





Home Apparatus 

"li a man gets plenty of 
food, and his digestive 
apparatus works it up into 
good rich blood ; if the 
heart is strong and regu- 
lar so that this good blood 
goes to all parts of the 
body with vigor and regu- 
larity, and if the respira- 
tory and excretory appa- 
ratus is in such good order 
that this blood is kept 
pure, the fundamental 
conditions of health are 
laid.— "£x tracts from 
Spalding Athletic Library 
No. 161. — " Ten Minutes' 
Exercise for Busy Men." 
Rational exercise with 
simple but correct appa- 
ratus will enable almost 
any man to arrive at 
approximately a correct 
state of health. 





Nickel-plated and polished IIH Nickel-plated and polished. 

IN. lib. S .26 I 4N. 41b. $ .75 IB. lib. 8 .66 I 3B. 31b. SI.OO 
2N. 21h. .60 5N. 51b. I.OO 2B. 21b. .75 4B. 4 lb. 1.15 
3N.31b. .66 I ^ JJU J I 5B. 51b. I.2B 

Savage Bar Bell — Especially designed by Dr. Watson L. Savage. 
JTijjj rtjl Model S. Has large pear shaped 

^"^ ^""^ ends with a flexible hickory shaft 

%-inch in diameter, producing a vibratory exercise, similar to that obtained with the 

French wand. , . ; Per dozen, S6.00 

Spalding Q ■ " Q Ash Bar Bells 

No. 2. Selected material, highly polished, 5 feet long. . Per dozen, $6.00 

Spalding School Wand Q Spalding Calisthenic Wand 



No. 3. &i feet long. Made of straight 
^ eraia na(>lB._. ^ P«r dozen, 91 .30 



No. 4. 4^ feet long. 1 inch dia- 
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Spalding Home Apparatus 

Exercise acts on the health of an individual in the same way as the draught does on the fire 
in a furnace. Pile on the coal and shut off the draught and you kill the fire. Continue to 
eat heavy'meals and take no exercise and youB health will be affected, not because of the 
food you have eaten so much as on account of the lack of exercise. A little exercise is all 
that is necessary to keep you in good condition. Some rational, pleasant and interesting 
exercise, persisted in with regularity and, preferably, with Spalding Home Apparatus, will 
help you to retain your health. 








Spalding 
Chest Weight No. 2 



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Spalding Chest Weight No. 12 



We have just added this very 
well made machine to our. line. 
Cast iron parts are all nicely 
japanned. The wheels are 
iron, turned true on centers, 
and have hardened steel cone 
point bearings. The guide rods 
are spring steel, copper-plated. 
The weight carriage has remov- 
able felt bushings, noiseless and 
durable. Each handle is equipped 
with 10 lbs. of weights. 
No. I 2. • Each. S I O.OO 





An ideal machine 
for home use. 
Well made and 
easy running. 
i_ Rods are %-inch 
coppered spring 
steel. Bearings are hardened steel cone points 
running in soft, gray iron, noiseless and dur- 
able. Weight carriage packed with felt, good 
for long wear, but easily removed and replaced 
when necessary without the* use of glue or 
wedges of any kind. Weight carriage strikes 
on rubber bumpers. Weights are 5-pound iron 
dumb-bells, one to each carriage, and may be 
removed and used as dumb bells. Wall and 
floor boards are hard wood, nicely finished and 
stained. AH castings heavily japanned. Every 
part of machine guaranteed free of defect. 
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The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine 




Do 
not 
use 
oil on fric- 
tion cylin- 
der. If its 
action is not perfect- 
ly smooth a little 
clear soap rubbed on 
its surface will prop- 
erly correct its ac- 
tion. The means 
used to produce the resistance is a simple friction 
clutch, which takes instant hold at the com- 
mencement of the stroke and retains the pres- 
sure till its completion, when it instantly re- 
leases it precisely as in a boat. Quickly taken 
apart without loosening any bolts or screws. 
Each machine is adjustable to any amount of 
friction or resistance. 

No. I I 9. Complete. $ I 6.00 



Home Apparatus 

The apparatus listed in 
this catalogue is designed 
particularly for private 
use; i. e., in homes and 
private gymnasiums. It 
retains the same superior 
marks of quality which 
distinguish the regular 
line of gymnasium appa- 
ratus manufactured by 
A. G. Spalding & Bros., 
but its distinctive design 
permits it to be sold at a 
price more in keeping 
with its use than hereto- 
fore obtainable, without 
any sacrifice of practical 
value or durability. 



Kerns* Rowing Machine 




Suitable alike for the Athlete or 
the ordinary Man or Woman 

The ideal boat for home use and 
training purposes. Used by thelead-t 
ing athletic clubs, eollegesand prom- 
inent oarsmen of the world, and pro- 
nounced the most perfect rowing machine ever 

produced. Fitted with the Kerns' Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the shoes 
having a three-inch adjustment, to suit either a tall or a short person. By turnmg 
a thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree, and more or less friction 
thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance which exists when forcing a 
row-boat through the water The weaker sex can use the machine by simply loosening the thumb-nut which 
reduces the resistance ; and on the other hand, by reversing the operation the resistance can be so increased 
that the strongest athlete can haveany amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the oper- 
ator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return and feathering motion with aboatoar. 

No. 600. Kenit' Potent ^gle Scull Kowing Machine. . . . Each. $30.00 



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The Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur 

A Sate and Sure Cure for Constipation and Other Kindred Ailments ' 

Useful for treatment of constipation, based upon the principle of muscular con- 
traction (the force which nature uses). By its mechanical arrangement, it ef- 
fectually applies force in the same direction that nature does, and will gradually 
discard the use of cathartics. Only a few 
moments' use at the proper time is neces- 
sary before its effects will be felt. Its action 
upon the liver and stomach is equally as 
prompt and effective, and derangements 
of these organs are speedily remedied. 

N. E. cor. I5lh and LocasI Sis.. Philadelphia. Pa. 
A. C. SPALDING & BROS. May 21lh, 1906. 

Gentlemen ; 1 have used Ihe Spalding Aulomalic Abdom- 
inal Masseur in my practice (or over lilteen years. I have 
found it ol great t>enent in chronic constipation and indiges- 
tion. Your improvement increnses its value. 

Very truly yours, WALTEK A. FORD, M.D. 

The Spalding Abdominal Aulomalic Masseur. 
Complete, S I O.OO 

Spalding Home 
Gymnasium Board 

A Complete Gymnasium lor the Home on one Board 

>nvenient, does not take up much room, is always ready, and is really the 
nost compact, simplest and best arrangement forproviding a complete set 
>f home exercising apparatus that has ever been devised. — CONSISTS OF 
Board with attachments for fastening to floor of room 

so that walls need not be marred. . . $ I O.OO 

Spalding Abdominal Masseur. ... I O.OO 

No. PR Spalding Adjustable Striking Bag Disk. 5.00' 

No. 2 Spalding Chest Weight Machine, including pair 

of 5-lb. Dumb Bells. . 5.00 

No. 14 Spalding Striking Bag. I .SO 

Complete, -. 11 attached, $3 1.50. 
Board itself will be furnish M separately if 
desired. . . ^ ' Each, S I O.OO 
Board only is fastened to floor. Braces padded 
with leather.so that walls will not be damageil. 
Can be put up in any room with a ceiling 8 ft. 
high. As the complete outfit is made up 
and carried in stock by us, equipped, as 
noted above, we cannot supply board with different articles already attached. 

Leather Covered Shot 

No. A. Consists of an iron ball, which 
is wound with electric tape and is 
then covered with a very soft and 
smooth grade of horsehide. It is 
made in either 6 or 8 lbs. weight. 
Each, S5.00 

Spalding Bar Stalls 

This apparatus is particularly adapted for use in 
the home, as it is compact, of simple construction, 
and may be used for trie greatest variety of move- 
ments affecting every part of the body, and espe- 
cially abdomen and chest movements. May be 
erected against wall, behind a door, or against 
any other flat surface. Dimensions are eight 
feet high, thirty-six inches wide and extends 

six inches into the room. 
No. SOH. For home use. Per section, S8.00 





Hard pine, strong and substan- 
tial. Top is padded with hair 
felt, canvas covered. It is pre- 
ferable, for sanitary reasons, 
that this canvas be painted (a 
special elastic paint is used) .un- 
less otherwise sjiecified, stock 
benches will be so furnished. 
N0.3O6. Single. Ea.,Sit.OO 



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The Spalding Championship Gloves 




The Spalding "Cham- 1 
pionship" Gloves are 
endorsed by all cham- 
pions and have been' 
exclusively used for 
years in champion- 
ship contests and in 
training. The mate- 
rial and workman- 
ship are of the high- 
est quality, the fit is 
perfect, and by their 
peculiar construction; 
absolutely prevent 
any chance of injury 
to the hands or 
wrists. Each set is 
carefully inspected 
before packing and 
guaranteed in every 
particular. Made in 
three sizes in sets of 
four gloves. 

Spalding "Navy Special'* 
Championsltip Gloves 

jVsed by the Champions of the Navy 

These gfcvcs are made of a special "sea 
green " leather, of particularly durable 
quality. Furni.shed in 8.-oz. only, similar in 
style to No. 118, and with padded wrist. 
BURNS VS. JOHNSON N0.I8N. Pe r set of four glo ves. 86.00 

SPALDING CLOVES USED 



No. I IS.TheSpald- 
mg 5-oz. "Cham- 
pionship" Glove. 
Per set of four 
gloves, ffiS 00 
No. I I 6. The Spald- 
ing 6-oz. "Cham- 
pionship " Glove. 
Per set of four 
gloves, S6.00 
No. I 18. The Spald- 
ing 8-oz. "Cham- 
pionship" Glove. 
Per set of four 
gloves, S6.60 

Spalding 
"Special" No. 2 18 

Same style as our 
"Championship" 
8-oz. Gloves, but not 
same quality materi- 
al and workmanship. 
No. 218. Per set of 
four gloves, $4.60 





BOXING INTHENAVY 

IT, 1905. BY G. W. FAWCETT 



Kerry Copyright. Spalding PupU's Boxing Gloves 

Acting on the suggestion of one of the most prominent athletic 

officials in this country, we decided recently to get up a boxing 

glove that would be an aid to the pupil learning to box. This 

glove is additionally padded on the forearm and over the wrist, 

to prevent that soreness which is one of the most discouraging ^_^ 

SwidinjPnpnj Boxing Clove features following a brisk lesson in the art of "blocking " paMinjonwrw and For.«m 

The glove part is well padded with curled hair, the leather being best quality soft tanned. 

No. 110. Per set of four gloves. S6. 00 






The Spalding Instructors* 
Gloves, 10-oz. 

Made of best grade brown glove 
leather, extra heavily padded over 
the knuckles and with special 
large padded thumb to prevent 
injury to either instructor or 
pupil. Laces extra far to pro- 
vide ample ventilation and has 

patent palm grip. 
Per set of four gloves. S6 OO 



The Spalding 5-oz. 

Boxing Gloves 

None Better at Any Price 

Made of special quality light tan- 
colored glove leather, very soft and 
smooth. Plain laced wrist-band, 
patent palm lacing and patent palm 
grip. An ideal glove for limited 
round contests. s 

No. lOe. Per set of four gloves, S7.00 




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\§o. I I. Corbett pattern, 
large 7-oz. glove, best quali- 
ty brown glove leather, 
padded with best curled 
hair, patent palm lacing, 
padded wristband, patent 
palm grip. Substantially 
made throughout for hard 
usage. 
Set of four gloves, S5.00 

No. 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, 
otherwise same as No. 11. 
Set of four gloves, S6.00 




Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm grip f^erred to 
in descriptions of Spalding boxing ghves. With these improvements we 
believe our line is absolutely the finest on the market. The patent palm 
lacing, insuring a snug fit at all times, is a 
very valuable feature, and the patent palm 
grip we know, will be appreciated by those 
who want gloves that are up-to-date in 
every particular. 




No. 1 4. Regulation &-oz. 
glove, dark wine color, pad- 
ded wristband, patent palm 
lacing and palm grip, 
Much improved. 
Set of four gloves, 84.00 

No. I 6. Corbett pattern, olive 
tanned leather, well padded 
with hair, padded wrist- 
band, patent palm lacinE^, 
patent palm grip. 
Set of four gloves, S4.00 

No. I 7. Corbett pattern, cra- 
ven tan leather, well pad- 
ded with hair, patent palm 
lacing, patent palm grip, 
padded wristband. 
Set of four gloves, 84.00 



No. 11. Corbett Pattern 



No. 1 9. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather, 
well padded with hair, patent palm grip and 
patent palm lacing. Set of four gloves, S3 . e O 

No. 21. Corbett pattern, dark wine color lea- 
ther. Well padded with hair and patent palm 
lacing. . . Set of four gloves, 83. OO 

No. 23. Regular pattern, fine quality brown 
tanned leather. A very well made glove. 
Hair padded and patent palm lacing. 

Set of four gloves, 82. OO 

No. 24. Regular pattern, craven tan leather, 
hair padded, elastic wristband. Set, 8 1 .60 



SPALDING Y0U1ES' BOXING GLOVES 

AU Styles, Padded with Hair 

Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the sam§ manner 
and of the same material as the full size gloves of our manufacture and 

are warranted to give satisfaction. 
No. 45. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality 
brown glove leather, extra well finished and double stitched, patent 
palm lacing and patent palm grip. . Set of four gloves, S3.60 
No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather, well 
padded, patent pabn lacing. . . Set of foiir gloves, 82.60 
^^ 4g No. 26. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent 
corkMt r»u»i» palm lacing. » „ « . 8rt of four glorea, • I ^O 





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f^ THE SPALDING STRIKING BAGS °^ 

TBB BI.ADDERS VSED IN AIX OUR STRIKING RAGS ARE HADE OF PCRE PARA RUBBER 
(NO COMPOSITION) AND FVIXY GUARANTEED 

All our single end bags except No. G are made with solid leather top, through center of which 

rope passes, making them the most certam in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the 

bladder .can be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected 

and then packed complete in box with bladder, lace and rope. 

No. G. .This is a heavy durable Gymnasium Bag suitable for all around exercise 
work and the strongest -bag made. The cover is of heavy English grain 
leather, same as used in our best grade foot balls and basket balls and made 
in the same way. It willoutlast two or three bags of any other make. With 
loop top. ....... ... Each, S8.00 

No. I 9. Made of highest quality Patna kid, the lightest and strongest of 
leather. Sewed with linen thread, double stitched and red welted seams. 
Especially suited for exhibition work, and a very fast bag. Each, S7.00 

iNo. I 9S. Same material as No. 19, but furnished with special light bladder 
and weighs only 7 ounces complete. The fastest bag made, but very strong 
and durable Each, S7.00 

No. 20. Made of finest selected calfskin, double stitched, red welted seams 
and reinforced throughout. Very fast and a durable bag for all around 
iise Each, $7.00 

No. 18. The " Fitzsinimons Special." Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather, extra well made; double stitched, red welted seams and rein- 
forced throughout. For training purposes psirticularly this bag will be found 
extremely satisfactory in every respect Each, S6.00 

No. I 8S. Same as No. 18, but smaller in size and lighter. Intended for very 
speedy work. . . • Each, 96. OO 

No. i S. Olive tanned leather, specially selected; double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. Excellent for quick work. Each, $4.00 

No. I O. Specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. Very well made. . Each, S3. 50 

No. I 7. Made of fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double stitched, 
red welted seams and reinforced throughout. A good bag. Each, S3. SO 

No. I 6. Extra fine grain leather, full size and lined throughout. E»ch, 3.00 

No. I 6. Made of olive tanned leather, full size and lined throughout; red 
welted seams . . , Each, SS.OO 

No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin; lined throughout. Each, 1 .60 




No. O 




SPALDING STRIKING BAG SWIVELS 





No. 8. The simplest and most effective ball 
bearing swivel on the market. Rope can be 

' changed instantly without interfering with 
any other part of swivel . Each, SI.60 

No. 9. With removable socket for quickly sus- 
pending or removing bag without read- 
justing. « « « . Each, 60c. 



No. I I . Swivel action, with bell cord coupling 
and rope attached. Fastens permanently to 
disk; japan finish. . . Each, 60c. 

No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with plat- 
form or disk. . . . Each, 36c. 

No. i S. Ball and socket action. Fastens perma- 
nently to disk ; nickel-plated. Each, a5c. 



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THE SPALDING DOUBLE END BAGS 



The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made of Pure 
Para Rubber I no composition) and are Fully Guaranteed 



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We are making all our double end bags with one-piece top and substanfjal leather loop. Really the strongest 

construction ive know of. The bottom loop is also very strongly made. Each bag complete in box, with bladder, 

lace, r^tbber cord for floor, and rope for ceiling attachment. 

No. 7. Made of finest selected olive Napa tanned leather and workmanship of same quality as in our 
"Fitzimmons" Special Bag No. 18. Double stitched, red welted seams. An extremely durable and 
lively bag. Each, $5.50 




Spalding 
Bladders 

Jt is well to specify when 
ordering extra bladders 
whether they are required 
for single or double end 
bags, as we can furnish the 
two styles in each grade. 




No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover, 

<iouble stitched, red welted seams. Extra 

well made throughout. Bach, $5.00 
No. 5. Regulation size, specially tanned 

brown glove leather cover, red welted 

seams, double stitched and substantially 

made throughout. Each, $4.00 

No. 4'i. Regulation size, fine craven 

'tanned leather and red welted seams. 

Well finished throughout^ Each, S3. 7 5 
'No. -4. Regulation size, nne grain leather 

cover and well made throughout, double 

stitched. . . ' Each, $3. SO. 

No. 3. Regulation size, substantial brown 

leather cover, reinforced and double 

stitched seams. . Each, S2.50 

No. 2'j. Regulation size, good quality dark 

olive tanned leather, lined throut;hout, 

red welted seams. Each. S2.00 

No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheep- 
skin, lined throughout. Each, » 1 .50 

Spalding 
Brass Inflaters 

No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10 in. Each,50c. 

No. 3. Pocketsize.cylinderS'ain. " 25c. 

A n Rubber Bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of Pure Para Rubber (no composition) and are giiaranteed- 

Perfect in Material ami Workmanship. Note sveclal explanation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder. 

Spalding Striking Bag Mitts 

Will prolecl ihc hands and recommended lor use with all Siriking Bags. 

No. I . Made of olive Napa Leather and.extriwell padded; ventilated 
palm and special elastic wrist in glove. . . ..Pair, 82. 60 

No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly^ shaped and padded. 
substantially put together. .• . . ""/.Pair, $1 .60 

No. 3. Made of soft tanned, leather,! padded' and well made; also 
made in ladies' size. ."• . . « .,' Pair, 75c. 

No. 4. ' Knuckle mitt, well padded »? ►- ' • - " 50c. 



No. B. With top stem, for Nos. 2,.'^^ 

and 3. . . Each, 75c. 

No. BS. WitJi side stem, for Nos. 14 

and 15. . - ' Each, 75c. 

No. 5. With top stem, for Nos. 4, 4';, 5 

and C. . . Each, 9 1 .OO 

No. 5S. With side stem, for Nos. 10, 12, 

16 and 17. . Each, SI.OO 

No. 7S. With side_stem, for Nos. 18, 18S, 

19,^9S and 20. Each, S 1 . 2 O 

No. 7. With top stem, for No. 7. .^ I.20 
No. CM. Top stem for No. G. ^ t.CZ 
No. OS. With top stem, heavy bladder, 

best quality. . Each, $1.26 

No. D. Elastic floor attachment for all double 

end bags, best quality cord. Each, 30o. 
No. E. Elastic cord for double end 
Each, 20c. 




No. 5. Knuckle mitt, well padded. 



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Spalding 
''Official 
National 
League' 

Ball 



Official Ball 
of the Game 
for over 
Thirty Years 



DOPTED by the National League in 1878, and the only ball used in Cham- 
pionship games since that time. Each ball wrapped m tinfoil, packed in 
a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the latest League regula- 
tions. Warranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditions. 



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fDurand-Steel] 
lockers^ 



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Wooden lockers are objectionable* 

because they attract vermin, absorb odors, 
can be easily brolten into, and are dangerous 
on account of fire. 

Lockers made from wire mesh ^t 
expanded metal afford little secur* 
Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut* 
ters. Clothes placed in them become covered 
with dust, and the lockers themselves present 
a poor appearance, resembling animal cages. 
Darand-Steel Lockers are made of finest 
grade furniture steel and are finished with 
gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable 
to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake 
off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. 




Some 
Publlo 




0/ t>i6 d,0 Ourand-dteel Loekera Installed In trt* 
Cymnaslums of Chicago. I2'x IB'i 4a«, Double Tier. 

Durand- Steel Lockers are usually built with 
doors perforated full length in panel design with sides 
and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
from coming in contact with *et garments 
in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- 
lation is secured by having the door perfo- 
rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
prefers, we perforate the backs also, u 

The cost of Dnrand-Steel Lockers 
Is no more than that of flrst-class 
Vooden lockers, and they last as long 
as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, 
in addition, are fire-proof. 

The following Standard Sizes arb 
those most commonly used: 
double tier 

lax 12 xse Inch 
IB > IB > 36 Inch 
la X iax4a inch 

IBx IB x4a Inch 



SINGLE TIER 

la I laxoo Inch 

IB I iBxeo Inch 
lax I3x 73 inolt 
IBx IBx 7a Inert 

Special Sizes made to order. 



boeiitre in Double Tie* Three Lookers In Single Tier 



We are handling lockers as a special con- 
tract business, and shipment will in every 
case be made direct from the factory in 
Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we 
shall be glad to take up, through {^t^ 
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Archery 
Bags- 
Bat 

Cricket 

Stri icing 

Uniform 
Balls- 
Base 

Basket 

Cricket 

Field Hockey 

Foot, College 

Foot. Rugby 

Foot, Soccer 

Golf 

Hand 

Indoor 

Medicine 

Playground 

Squash 

Tennis 

Volley 

Water Polo 
Bandages, Elastic 
Bathing Suits 
Bats- 
Base Ball 

Cricket 
Belts 
Caps — 

Base Ball 

University 

Water Polo 
Chest Weights 
Circle, Seven-Foot 
Coats, Base Ball 
Collars, Swimming 
Corks, Running 
Covers, Racket 
Cricket Goods 
Croquet Goods 
Discus, Olympic 
Dumb Bells 
Emblems 
Equestrian Polo 
Exerciser, Home 
Felt Letters 
Fencing Sticks 
Field Hockey 
Flags - 

College 

Foul, Base Ball 

Marking, Golf 
Foils, Fencing 
Foot Balls- 
Association 

College 

Rugby 
Glasses, Base Ball 

Sun 

Automobile 



Gloves — 
Base Ball 
Boxing 
Cricket 
Fencing 
Foot Ball 
Golf 

Handball 
Hockey, Ice 

Glove Sof tene_' 

Goals — 
Basket Ball 
Foot Ball 
Hockey, Ice 

Golf Clubs 

Golf Counters 

Golfette 

Gymnasium, Home 

Gymnasium Board 

Hammers, Athletic 

Hats, University 

Head Harness 

Health Pull 

Hockey Sticks, Ice 

Hole Cutter, Golf 

Hole Rim, Golf 

Horse, Vaulting 

Hurdles, Safety 

Hurley Goods 

Indian Clubs 

Jackets- 
Fencing 
Foot Ball 

Javelins 

Jerseys 

Knee Protectors 

Iiacrosse 

Lanes for Sprints 

Lawn.Bovv'ls 

Leg Guards- 
Base Ball 
Cricket 
Foot Ball 

Markers, Tenuis 

Masks — 
Base Ball 
Fencing 
Nose [inal 

Masseur, A b d o m 

Mattresses 

Megaphones 

Mitts- 
Base Ball 
HandbaU 
Striking Bag 

Moccasins 

Nets- 
Cricket 
Golf Driving 
Tennis 
Volley Ball 



Numbers, Compet- 
Pads — [itors' 

Chamois, Fencing 

Foot Ball 

Sliding. Base Ball 
Pants— 

Base Ball 

Basket Ball 

Foot Ball, College 

Foot Ball, Rugby 
• Hockey, Ice 

Running 
Pennants, College 
Plates- 
Base Ball Shoe 

Home 

Marking, Tennis 

Pitchers' Box 

Pitchers' Toe 

Teeing, Golf 
Platforms, Striking 

Bag 
Poles- 
Vaulting 
Polo, Roller, Goods 
Posts — 

Backstop, Tennis 

Lawn Tennis 
Protectors — 

Abdomen 

Base Ball Body 

Eye Glass 
Push Ball 
Quoits 

Rackets, Tennis 
Rings— 

Exercising 

Swinging 
Rowing Machines 
Roque 
Sacks, for Sack 

Racing 
Score Board, Golf 
Score Books- 
Score Tablets, Base 
Shirts- [Ball 

Athletic 

Base Ball 
Shoes — 

Base Ball 

Basket Ball 

Bowling 

Clog 

Cross Country 

Cricket 

Fencing [ation 

Foot Ball, Associ 

Foot Ball, College 

Foot Ball, Rugby 

Foot Ball, Soccer 

Golf 

GymnaBium 



Shoes — 
Jumping 
Running 
Skating 
Squash 
Tennis 

Shot- 
Athletic 
Indoor 
Massage 

Skates — 
Ice 
Roller 

Skis 

Sleeve, Pitchers 

Snow Shoes 

Squash Groods 

Straps- 
Base Ball 
For Three- 
Legged Race 
Skate 

Stockings 

Striking Bags 

Suits — 
Basket Ball 
Gymnasium 
Gymnasium, 

Ladies' 
Running 
Soccer 
Swimming 
Union Foot 
Ball 

Supporters 
Ankle 
Wrist 

Suspensories 

Sweaters 

Tether Tennis 

Tights - 
Full 

W restling 
Knee 

Toboggans 

Trapeze 

Trunks- 
Bathing 
Velvet 
Worsted 

Umpire Indica- 

Uniforms [tor 

Wands, Calis- 
thenic 

Watches, Stop 

Water Wings 

Weights, 56-lb. 

Whitely Exer- 
cisers 

W r e 8 1 1 i n g 
Equipment 



standard Policy 

A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a manufacturer to long 
maintain a Standard Quality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as 
well as the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to 
set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the 
jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been 
served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his 
order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not~fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in 
reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list 
prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he 
can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are 
assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition 
amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of 
the retailer are practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. ^^The jobber insists on lower, and still 
lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the 
only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding 
& Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and injtugurated what 
has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 

The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, 
and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer 
under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and 
certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is 
protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, 
and acts in two ways: 

First— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and 

. the same fixed prices to everybody. 
Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at 
the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture 
of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables 
us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding 
Standard of Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic' Goods are required to supply consumers at our 
regular printed catalogue prices — neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold 
for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no 
special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

Positively, nobody; not even officers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding 
& Bros., or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discoiut 
from the regular catalogue prices. 

This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the 
past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



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standard Quality 

I II H"i I I I 1 P I ■ I . I I I . ji n I 1!^ 

An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the Criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. 
For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, 
because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its 
being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to 
the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money 
is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen 
manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices 
to protect themselves against counterfeit products — without the aid of "Government 
Detectives" or "Public Opinion" to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection " against misrepresentation and "In- 
ferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the ' 'Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- 
three years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a 
Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and main- 
taining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the 
necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- 
sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all 
that it stands for. Therefore, We urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in 
maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be 
plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution 
our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent 
substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of "inferior 
goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a 
guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap 
goods, whose idea of and basis for a claim for Standard Quality depends principally 
upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more imstable than poverty 
in quality— and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 




LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

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ATHLETIC LIB 



A sepcirate book covers eve.^ _ 

and is Officia.1 and Standard 
Price 10 cents each 



GRAND PRIZE 






GRAND PRIX 




PARIS, 1900 



ST.L0UIS.1904 SP A^lyTJING- PARIS, 1900 

ATHLETIC GOODS 

ARE THE STANDARD OF THE >VORLD 



A. G. Spalding ^ Bros. 

-MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES in tfrc FOLLOWING CITIES: 
NEW YORK CHICAGO 

PHILADELPHIA ST. LOUIS 



LONDON. ENGLAND 



BOSTON KANSAS 

BALTIMORE MINNl 

WASHINGTON SAN 

PITTSBURG Ci: 

BUFFALO 1 

SYRACUSE 

NEW ORLEANS 
ENGLAND ATLANTA 



KANSAS CITY 
MINNEAPOLIS 
SAN FRANCISCO 
CINCINNATI 
DENVER 
C DETROIT 

R LEANS CLEVELAND 
NT A SEATTLE 



BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND DALLAS 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND 

S3CDNEV. AUSTRALIA MO 

Facf^*-r€sowncd and operated by A.G.Spaldiny & Bros 
Trade -^ftirkcd Athletic Goods are made arc located 



COLUMBUS 
ST. PAUL 
MONTREAL, CANADA 

ros. and where all of Spaldinjr's 



NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO CHICOPEE, MASS. 

Brooklyn' ^ 'Boston _ rmiADEXPHiA _ i^ondon. en&x . 



